CEFR B1

coarseness

noun

Meaning

The quality of being rough or crude in texture, quality, or appearance.

Examples

The coarseness of the burlap fabric made it uncomfortable to wear.
He spoke with a surprising coarseness in his voice, despite his refined manners.

Synonyms: roughness, crudeness, rawness, grovelling

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coarseness (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːrsnəs/

Definition

The quality of being rough or crude in texture, quality, or appearance.

Examples

The coarseness of the burlap fabric made it uncomfortable to wear.
He spoke with a surprising coarseness in his voice, despite his refined manners.
The artist intentionally added coarseness to the painting to give it a rustic feel.

How to Use coarseness

coarseness of X (prepositional phrase): Referring to the rough or crude quality of a specific aspect. — "The coarseness of the wool made it unsuitable for baby clothes."

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