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Meaning of crude
The primary meaning of the word "crude" is related to something being in a raw, unprocessed, or unfinished state, often implying a lack of refinement or sophistication.
Etymology of crude
The word "crude" comes from the Old French "cru", meaning "raw" or "unripe", and is derived from the Latin "crudus", meaning "raw" or "uncooked"
Historically, the term was used to describe things that were unprocessed or unfinished, and over time, its meaning expanded to include social and cultural connotations of lack of refinement or sophistication
Synonyms
coarse
rough
unrefined
rude
impolite
uncouth
primitive
unsophisticated
unpolished
crude
raw
unprocessed
unfinished
imperfect
incomplete
unperfected
immature
undeveloped
inconsiderate
thoughtless
insensitive
tactless
blunt
harsh
unkind
unpleasant
disagreeable
ungracious
crude
gross
vulgar
tasteless
unseemly
indecent
coarse
rough
crude
basic
simple
elementary
uncomplex
uncomplicated
unaffected
artless
ingenuous
naive
crude
Definitions
- Lacking refinement, delicacy, or subtlety
- In a natural or unprocessed state
- Lacking culture, refinement, or polish
- Unpleasantly or offensively rough or rude
Usage Examples
- The crude oil extracted from the well needed to be refined before it could be used as fuel
- His crude behavior at the party made everyone uncomfortable
- The artist's crude sketches were a far cry from the polished final product
Antonyms
refined
sophisticated
polished
cultured
elegant
refined
courteous
polite
considerate
thoughtful
sensitive
kind
pleasant
agreeable
gracious
subtle
nuanced
complex
complicated
affected
artificial
pretentious
refined
delicate
dainty
precise
exact
meticulous