Crude: meaning, definitions and examples

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crude

 

[ kruหd ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

oil

In its crude form, oil is unrefined and contains impurities.

Synonyms

natural, raw, unrefined

Examples of usage

  • The crude oil needs to be refined before it can be used as fuel.
  • Crude oil prices have been fluctuating due to global demand.
Context #2 | Adjective

language

Using vulgar or offensive language that lacks tact or sensitivity.

Synonyms

crass, tactless, vulgar

Examples of usage

  • His crude jokes offended many people at the party.
  • She was criticized for her crude remarks during the meeting.
Context #3 | Noun

person

A person who lacks refinement or sophistication in manners or behavior.

Synonyms

boor, lout, uncouth

Examples of usage

  • He was considered a crude by the upper-class society.
  • The crude's behavior at the dinner party was embarrassing.

Translations

Translations of the word "crude" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bruto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคšเฅเคšเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช roh

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kasar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธั€ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ surowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฒ—ใ„ (ใ‚ใ‚‰ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท brut

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ crudo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ham

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ์žกํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ surovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ surovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฒ—็ณ™ (cลซcฤo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ surov

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hrรก

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะธะบั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ™แƒ แƒ—แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kobud

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ crudo

Etymology

The word 'crude' originated from the Latin word 'crudus' meaning raw or rough. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe things that are in a natural or unrefined state. Over time, the word has also come to be associated with rudeness or lack of sophistication in behavior or speech.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,686, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.