Top synonyms for “coarse”: common, harsh, rough-cut, uncouth, vulgar, coarse-grained, farinaceous, grainy, and 13 more below.
Definitions
- (adjective)lacking refinement or cultivation or taste“he had coarse manners but a first-rate mind”
- (adjective)of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles“coarse meal”
- (adjective)of low or inferior quality or value“of what coarse metal ye are molded”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "coarse"?
Common synonyms for "coarse" include common, harsh, rough-cut, uncouth, vulgar, coarse-grained. Our thesaurus lists 21 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "coarse"?
Antonyms for "coarse" include fine. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "coarse" mean?
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste Example: "he had coarse manners but a first-rate mind"
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