transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈkȯrs ]
adjective
( coars·er ; coars·est )
Etymology: Middle English cors, perhaps from course, noun
Date: 14th century
1. : of ordinary or inferior quality or value : common
2.
a.
(1) : composed of relatively large parts or particles
coarse sand
(2) : loose or rough in texture
coarse cloth
b. : adjusted or designed for heavy, fast, or less delicate work
a coarse saw with large teeth
c. : not precise or detailed with respect to adjustment or discrimination
3. : crude or unrefined in taste, manners, or language
4. : harsh, raucous, or rough in tone
5. chiefly British : of or relating to coarse fish
coarse fishing
• coarse·ly adverb
• coarse·ness noun
Synonyms:
coarse , vulgar , gross , obscene , ribald mean offensive to good taste or morals. coarse implies roughness, rudeness, or crudeness of spirit, behavior, or language
found the coarse humor of coworkers offensive
vulgar often implies boorishness or ill-breeding
a loud vulgar belch
gross implies extreme coarseness and insensitiveness
gross eating habits
obscene applies to anything strongly repulsive to the sense of decency and propriety especially in sexual matters
obscene language not allowed on the air
ribald applies to what is amusingly or picturesquely vulgar or irreverent or mildly indecent
entertained the campers with ribald folk songs