1. rough in texture, structure, etc; not fine: coarse sand. 2. lacking refinement or taste; indelicate; vulgar: coarse jokes.

coarse (kôrs, kōrs), adj., coars er, coars est. composed of relatively large parts or particles: The beach had rough, coarse sand. lacking in fineness or delicacy of texture, structure, etc.: The stiff, coarse fabric irritated her skin. harsh; grating. lacking delicacy, taste, or refinement;

Coarse refers to something rough, crude, unrefined, or lacking in detail or sophistication. It may pertain to the texture, quality or nature of materials, behaviors, languages, activities, and procedures.

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