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Pointless vs Coarse - What's the difference?

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Pointless is a related term of coarse.


As adjectives the difference between pointless and coarse

is that pointless is having no point or sharp tip; terminating squarely or in a rounded end while coarse is composed of large parts or particles; of inferior quality or appearance; not fine in material or close in texture.

pointless

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Having no point or sharp tip; terminating squarely or in a rounded end.
  • a pointless sword
    a pointless knife
  • Having no prominent or important feature, as of an argument, discourse, etc.
  • a pointless remark
    The sequel to the film was even more pointless than the original
  • Having no purpose; purposeless; unable to effect an aim.
  • '' Since the decision has already been made, further discussion seems pointless .
  • (mathematics) Without points.
  • a pointless topology

    Synonyms

    * (having no point or tip) blunt, dull, obtuse * (having no purpose) needless, purposeless, redundant, superfluous * (l)

    Antonyms

    * (not sharp) pointed, sharp * (having no purpose) useful, pointful

    Derived terms

    * pointlessly * pointlessness

    coarse

    English

    (wikipedia coarse)

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Composed of large parts or particles; of inferior quality or appearance; not fine in material or close in texture.
  • Lacking refinement, taste or delicacy;
  • coarse manners
    coarse language

    Usage notes

    * Nouns to which "coarse" is often applied: language, particle, grain, graining, sand, powder, gravel, grit, salt, gold, thread, hair, cloth, grid, aggregate, texture, grass, fish, angling, fishing.

    Synonyms

    * (of inferior quality ): thick, rough, sharp, hard * (not refined ): rough, rude, uncouth, blunt, unpolished, inelegant, indelicate, vulgar, gritty, obscene, crass

    Antonyms

    * (of inferior quality ): fine

    Derived terms

    * coarsely * coarsen * coarseness

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