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Synonyms & Similar Words
crudeness
vulgarity
coarseness
roughness
crudity
filthiness
obscenity
profanity
ribaldry
raunchiness
lewdness
indecency
grossness
crassness
tastelessness
tactlessness
bluntness
brusqueness
gruffness
abrasiveness
harshness
bitterness
acrimony
asperity
curtness
gruffness
brashness
impoliteness
discourtesy
incivility
boorishness
loutishness
rowdiness
rambunctiousness
unruliness
unrefinement
unsophistication
Meaning of Coarseness
The quality of being crude or unrefined in manner or behavior
Definitions
- The quality of being crude, unrefined, or lacking in subtlety or delicacy
- * The state of being rough or harsh in texture or quality
Etymology of Coarseness
The word "coarseness" originates from the Old French word "coars", meaning "rough" or "crude", which is derived from the Latin word "crassus", meaning "thick" or "dull"
Historically, the term has been used to describe a range of concepts, including physical roughness, moral crudeness, and aesthetic lack of refinement
Example Uses
- The coarseness of his language shocked the audience
- * The coarseness of the fabric made it uncomfortable to wear
- * The coarseness of the humor in the movie was off-putting
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
refinement
elegance
sophistication
delicacy
subtlety
politeness
courtesy
civility
tact
finesse
culture
refinement
graciousness
thoughtfulness
consideration
gentleness
kindness
cordiality
affability
amiability
suavity
urbanity
suaveness
smoothness