Coarse and Clumsy

Coarse

Coarse adjective - Lacking in refinement or good taste.
Usage example: the hockey player's coarse manners turned his date off completely

Clumsy is a synonym for coarse. In some cases you can use "Clumsy" instead an adjective "Coarse".

Clumsy

Clumsy adjective - Lacking or showing a lack of nimbleness in using one's hands.

Coarse is a synonym for clumsy. Sometimes you can use "Coarse" instead an adjective "Clumsy".

Nearby Words: clumsiness, clumsily
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