Meaning & use
coarse
Rough or harsh in texture; also, crude or vulgar in manner or language.
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The coarse fabric of the old blanket scratched against her skin.
His coarse jokes made several guests at the dinner uncomfortable.
A note on using this word
Coarse is frequently confused with 'course'; remember 'coarse' describes texture or crudeness, while 'course' refers to a path or class.
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