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Another word for coarsely

Choosing another word for coarsely depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a rough, uneven, or large-grained physical manner; not finely ground, chopped, or woven.

Usage Example

"The recipe calls for two tablespoons of roughly ground black pepper and a handful of chopped parsley."

Strongest
roughly
Strong
thickly
unevenly
crudely

• adverb (Context 2)

In a rude, vulgar, or unrefined manner; without delicacy, tact, or politeness.

Usage Example

"He laughed vulgarly at the remark, showing little regard for the guests around him."

Strongest
vulgarly
crudely
rudely
Strong
grossly
boorishly
uncouthly
indelicate

Opposites of coarsely

The opposite of coarsely shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

finely
politely
courteously
tactfully
smoothly
delicately
gracefully
See all opposites of coarsely

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Coarsely. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/coarsely
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