coarse-grained

• Qualifie un matériau ou une substance présentant une texture rugueuse ou de grosses particules visibles ; s'emploie aussi métaphoriquement pour décrire quelque chose de manquant de finesse ou d'élégance.

Describes a material or substance that has a rough texture or large, visible particles; also used metaphorically to describe something lacking subtlety or refinement.

1. Having a rough textureB2formal

   Composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency; not having a fine texture.

   à gros grains

   • The coarse-grained sandpaper is used for heavy-duty sanding.
   • Coarse-grained salt is often used in cooking for its texture.
   • The wood had a coarse-grained surface that required sanding.

   Synonymesgrainygranulargrittyharshlumpyroughsandyuneven

   Antonymesfinefine-grainedsmooth