adj
crude
krood
adj
1
In a raw, natural, or unrefined state.
"Crude oil is refined into petrol, diesel, and other products."
2
Roughly made, simple, or lacking sophistication.
"They built a crude shelter out of branches and tarpaulin."
3
Vulgar or lacking tact, especially in language or humour.
"His crude jokes made the whole table uncomfortable."
How to Use Crude
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUnrefined — whether that means unprocessed oil, a rough homemade object, or tasteless humour.
Common pairings
crude oil
crude joke
crude estimate
Word Forms
cruder comparative, crudest superlative
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Etymology
From Latin crūdus ("raw, uncooked"), the same root as "raw" itself.