Definitions and Examples of rough, coarse, clumsy
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth.
Example
The rough bark of the tree made it difficult to climb.
coarse
Having a rough texture; not fine or delicate.
Example
The coarse sandpaper was used to remove the paint from the wall.
Lacking grace or skill in movement or action; awkward.
Example
He felt clumsy while dancing and stepped on his partner's foot.
Key Differences: rough vs coarse vs clumsy
- 1Rough describes a surface that is uneven or irregular, while slithery describes a smooth and slippery surface.
- 2Coarse describes a texture that is not fine or delicate, while slithery describes a texture that is smooth and slippery.
- 3Clumsy describes a movement that is awkward or lacking grace, while slithery describes a movement that is smooth and sinuous.
Effective Usage of rough, coarse, clumsy
- 1Describing Texture: Use rough and coarse to describe the texture of objects.
- 2Describing Movement: Use clumsy to describe awkward movements.
- 3Describing Animals: Use slithery to describe the movement of snakes and other reptiles.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Rough and coarse describe texture, clumsy describes awkward movement, while slithery describes smooth and sinuous movement. Use these words to describe texture, movement, and animals.