coarse

• Beschreibt etwas von grober Textur oder etwas, dem Feinheit, Delikatesse oder gute Manieren fehlen.

Describes something that is rough in texture, or lacking refinement, delicacy, or good manners.

1. Rough textureB1formal

   Having a rough or uneven surface; not smooth or fine.

   Rau

   • The fabric felt coarse against her skin.
   • He used coarse sandpaper to smooth the wood.
   • The coarse gravel crunched under their feet.

   Synonymeabrasivebumpygrittyharshirregularraggedroughruggedscratchyuneven

   Antonymefinesmooth

2. Vulgar or crudeB2formal

   Lacking refinement or good taste; rude or offensive.

   Grob

   • His coarse jokes made everyone uncomfortable.
   • She was offended by his coarse language.
   • The movie was criticized for its coarse humor.

   Synonymecrudegrossindecentobsceneoffensiveribaldroughrudeuncouthvulgar

   Antonymecultureddelicateelegantgentlepolishedrefinedtasteful