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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

coarsen

/kɔːsən/ verb · British & US
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What does coarsen mean?

verb

To make something less smooth or refined, or to become less refined or cultured. To make something harsher or more unpleasant.

Example

"The years of poverty and hardship coarsened her once gentle nature."

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