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coarse-furred

coarse-furred

6.6
Having rough fur that does not feel soft
  • adjective
translation icon : de pelo áspero
  • Some breeds of dogs are naturally coarse-furred and require special grooming.

Examples

  • The wolf was coarse-furred, its pelt bristling in the cold wind.

  • The coarse-furred cat preferred to stay outdoors, regardless of the weather.

  • The coarse-furred dog needed a bath.

  • I prefer coarse-furred animals for their rugged appearance.

  • Some breeds of dogs are naturally coarse-furred and require special grooming.

  • The coarse-furred cat preferred to stay outdoors, regardless of the weather.

  • The wolf was coarse-furred, its pelt bristling in the cold wind.

Synonyms

wiry
vscoarse-furred
4 3.2

Hair that is stiff and coarse and feels hard like metal

covers rough, harsh texture without suggesting thin wire quality
rough-haired
vscoarse-furred
3.7

Having hair that does not feel smooth when you touch it

is the same feeling but refers especially to animal body covering
coarse-haired
vscoarse-furred
5.1

Has thick, rough fur or a stiff coat

focuses on rough, harsh touch rather than thickness of strands
stiff-haired
vscoarse-furred
5.8

Having hair that is stiff and rough when touched

emphasises harsh, abrasive feel rather than mere stiffness
wiry-coated
vscoarse-furred
5.9

Having short, stiff hair that feels rough like wire, especially on some dogs

describes coarse, harsh body covering without implying wire like form
bristled
vscoarse-furred
4.5

Covered with many short stiff hairs or small sharp points

means rough or harsh touch but not necessarily spine like features

Antonyms

An animal or body part with hair that feels soft when you touch it

Having short, flat hair that feels smooth to the touch

How Rough

bristly
1 4.6
coarse-furred
6.6
furry
52 1.0

Surface Forms

coarse-furred positive

Morphology

coarse-furred = coarse + furred (transparent) = coarse + fur + ed

Formed by combining 'coarse' + 'furred' (fur + -ed); the meaning 'having coarse fur' is directly predictable from the parts.

Etymology

The word coarse-furred comes from coarse ('rough') and furred ('having fur'). Think of 'coarse sand' to remember the idea, so coarse-furred means an animal with hair that feels rough to the touch.