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COARSENESS

(noun)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Coarseness.

Coarseness - as a noun

Language or humor that is down-to-earth

Example: "The saltiness of their language was inappropriate"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
saltiness9

The quality of being composed of relatively large particles

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
graininess11granularity15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
raggedness13roughness13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Looseness or roughness in texture (as of cloth)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nubbiness13tweediness14

The quality of lacking taste and refinement

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
commonness16grossness10vulgarism15vulgarity16

Example Sentences

"The coarseness of the sandpaper made it perfect for removing paint."
"I couldn't enjoy the meal because of the coarseness of the seasoning."
"The coarseness of his language offended many people."
"She complained about the coarseness of the fabric in her new dress."
"The coarseness of his jokes made everyone uncomfortable."
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Word Game Points

Is COARSENESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, coarseness is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COARSENESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is COARSENESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, coarseness is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COARSENESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is COARSENESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, coarseness is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COARSENESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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