coarseness

UK
/ˈkɔːsnəs/
US
/ˈkɔrsnəs/

Translations

coarsenessnoun
coarsenesses
pl
The coarseness of his language offended many people.
Грубость его языка оскорбила многих людей.
The coarseness of the sandpaper made it perfect for smoothing rough surfaces.
Шероховатость наждачной бумаги делала её идеальной для сглаживания неровных поверхностей.
coarsenessadjective
UK
/ˈkɔːsnəs/
US
/ˈkɔrsnəs/
Functions attributively before another noun to denote a measure or quality of roughness or lack of refinement (e.g., "coarseness rating").

Definitions

coarsenessnoun
The quality of being rough or harsh in texture.
The coarseness of the fabric made it uncomfortable to wear.
The quality of being crude or vulgar in behavior or speech.
His coarseness in conversation often offended those around him.
coarsenessadjective
Attributive, relating to or denoting a measure or quality of coarseness.
Adjust the coarseness setting for a finer grind.