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crude

/kɹʉd/

noun

Meaning

  • Any substance in its natural state.

  • Crude oil.

adjective

Meaning

  • In a natural, untreated state.

    "crude oil"

  • Characterized by simplicity, especially something not carefully or expertly made.

    "a crude shelter"

  • Lacking concealing elements.

    "a crude truth"

  • Lacking tact or taste.

    "a crude remark"

  • Immature or unripe.

  • (grammar) Pertaining to the uninflected stem of a word.

Synonyms

raw,
blunt,
immature,
unripe,
obvious,
primitive,
raw