Definition of coarse

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • coarse is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • coarse is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
  • coarse is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of coarse


  • of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles (adjective)

    Examples

    1. coarse meal
    2. coarse sand
    3. a coarse weave

    Synonyms

    1. harsh
  • lacking refinement or cultivation or taste (adjective)

    Examples

    1. he had coarse manners but a first-rate mind

    Synonyms

    1. common
    2. rough-cut
    3. uncouth
    4. vulgar
  • of low or inferior quality or value (adjective)

    Examples

    1. of what coarse metal ye are molded

    Synonyms

    1. common

See definition of coarse in Merriam Webster