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gross

1 of 3adjective
/groʊs/
Forms:grosser,grossest
1

extremely bad, unacceptable, and often considered immoral

  • The gross immorality of the act shocked society to its core.
  • The gross violation of human rights sparked international outrage.
  • The gross injustice of the verdict prompted protests from the community.
  • The gross disparity in wealth distribution highlighted societal inequalities.
  • The gross misconduct of the athlete tarnished the reputation of the entire team.
Synonyms:
rankcrying(a)egregiousflagrantglaring
2

fat in an unattractive way

C1
  • The man's gross belly hung over his belt, emphasizing his unhealthy weight.
  • He had a gross, bloated appearance that was indicative of his excessive eating habits.
  • Her gross thighs rubbed together audibly as she walked, drawing attention to her obesity.
  • His gross obesity made it difficult for him to participate in physical activities or enjoy a normal quality of life.
  • The woman's gross size made it difficult for her to fit into standard chairs or clothing.
Synonyms:
porcine
3

crude, vulgar, or offensively indecent

  • His gross jokes offended everyone.
  • The movie was criticized for its gross humor.
  • She found his manners gross and disrespectful.
  • The remarks were gross and uncalled for.
  • Teenagers sometimes laugh at gross behavior.
Synonyms:
crudeearthyvulgar
4

measured before any deductions, such as taxes or expenses

  • Her gross salary is much higher than her net pay.
  • The film's gross earnings broke records.
  • Gross income must be reported on the tax form.
  • Their gross profit margin shrank this year.
  • The company posted gross revenues of $10 million.
Antonyms:
net
5

lacking refinement, precision, or subtle detail

  • That's only a gross estimate of the cost.
  • The map gives a gross outline of the area.
  • They used gross measures to compare performance.
  • His gross understanding of the issue was flawed.
  • The chart provides a gross breakdown of spending.
6

emphasizing intensity

  • It was a gross injustice.
  • They committed a gross error in judgment.
  • That's gross negligence.
  • The plan turned out to be a gross failure.
  • She made a gross miscalculation.
Synonyms:
stark(a)thorough(a)perfect(a)thoroughgoing(a)complete(a)consummate(a)sodding(a)utter(a)gross(a)arrant(a)staring(a)unadulteratedeverlasting(a)double-dyed(a)pure(a)
7

large enough to be seen with the naked eye, without magnification

  • The mineral shows gross structure under inspection.
  • Gross anatomy deals with organs visible without a microscope.
  • The rock's gross features are clear in hand samples.
  • The disease produced gross changes in the tissue.
  • Gross irregularities were visible on the surface.
Synonyms:
megascopic