coarse
Example Sentences
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“I think it’s spawned by a little bit of a—this is kind of a coarse term—but a dash for trash,” he said.
From Barron's
The public does bear some responsibility for the coarse state of our information ecosystem.
From Salon
With the tip of her finger, she touched its coarse fur.
From Literature
Preservation becomes even more difficult in sandstone, a rock made of coarse grains that allow water to pass through easily and typically forms in turbulent environments shaped by waves and storms.
From Science Daily
“No need to cheapen things with coarse language,” Alicia said to Daniel.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
