1. A condition or quality characterized by roughness, lack of refinement, or crude texture
The coarse state of the fabric made it unsuitable for delicate skin.
O estado grosseiro do tecido o tornou inadequado para pele sensível.
2. In materials science, a stage of material processing where particles or structure are relatively large or unrefined
The metal remained in a coarse state before grinding.
O metal permaneceu em estado grosseiro antes da moagem.
3. A crude or vulgar condition, particularly regarding behavior or language
His coarse state of manners offended the guests.
Seu estado grosseiro de modos ofendeu os convidados.