Synonyms of coarse
15 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for coarse is hard. Other synonyms of coarse are rough, rude, uncouth, blunt and unpolished. The opposite of coarse is fine.
Synonyms and similar words for coarse
adjectiveUnrefined.
- roughNot smooth; uneven.
- rude
- uncouth
- bluntHaving a thick edge or point; not sharp.
- unpolished
- inelegantNot elegant; not exhibiting neatness, refinement, or precision.
- indelicateCoarse or tasteless.
- vulgarDebased; uncouth; distasteful; obscene.
- gritty
- obscene
- crassCoarse; crude; unrefined or insensitive; lacking discrimination or taste.
- earthyCoarse and unrefined, crude.
- roborean obsoleteSynonym of coarse, resembling the texture of rough-hewn oak or (figurative) rough in other ways.
Opposite of coarse
adjectiveOf inferior quality.
- fineConsisting of especially minute particulates; made up of particularly small pieces.
Meaning of coarse
- adjective With a rough texture; not smooth.
- adjective Composed of large particles.
- adjective Lacking refinement, taste or delicacy.
coarse in other languages
Questions about synonyms of coarse
- What is another word for coarse?
- Coarse has 15 synonyms on Word.ws, such as hard, rough, rude, uncouth, blunt, unpolished, inelegant and indelicate.
- What is the opposite of coarse?
- The opposite of coarse is fine.
- What does coarse mean?
- Coarse means with a rough texture; not smooth.
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