adjective
- somewhat coarse; rather rough or crude in texture, quality, or manner
Usage: informal; diminutive or moderating suffix -ish suggests a degree less than fully coarse
Examples
- The fabric had a coarsish texture that felt rough against the skin.
- His coarsish manners made some guests uncomfortable at the formal dinner.
- The sand on this beach is coarsish compared to the fine powder at the resort.
- She used a coarsish file to smooth down the wooden edges.
- The painting had a coarsish quality, with bold, unrefined brushstrokes.