coarser

[US]/[ˈkɔːsə]/
[UK]/[ˈkɔːsər]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Rougher in texture or grain.; Less refined or sophisticated.
adv.In a coarser manner.

Phrases & Collocations

coarser sand

coarser fabric

coarsely woven

coarser tone

coarser grain

coarser wool

coarsely chopped

coarser language

coarsening effect

Example Sentences

the sandpaper was too fine; i needed something coarser for the project.

his voice had a coarser tone after shouting for so long.

the chef preferred coarser salt for seasoning the meat.

the fabric was too delicate; we needed a coarser material for the curtains.

the riverbed was made of coarser gravel than the upper reaches.

he used a coarser brush to apply the background paint.

the fisherman used coarser line for catching larger fish.

the artist chose a coarser canvas for the textured effect.

the soil in the field was coarser and less fertile.

the woodworker selected coarser lumber for the outdoor furniture.

the comedian's jokes were often coarser than those of his peers.

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