coarseness

🇺🇸 /ˈkɔːrsnəs/ 🇬🇧 /ˈkɔːsnəs/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags RARE
noun
R

The quality of being rough or not smooth.

The coarseness of the fabric made it uncomfortable to wear.

R

The quality of being made up of large or rough parts.

The coarseness of the sand made it difficult to walk barefoot.

R

Behavior that is rude and not polite.

His coarseness in discussing personal topics made everyone uncomfortable.

translation

n. The quality of being rough or not smooth.; The quality of being made up of large or rough parts.; Behavior that is rude and not polite.

Word Forms

Plural coarsenesses