Definition

The quality of being rough, unrefined, or lacking in sophistication.

Example

The crudeness of his remarks shocked everyone at the meeting.

Conversation

Did you hear that joke he made at the party last night?

Yeah, it was really surprising and kind of showed his crudeness.

I know, right? I didn’t expect him to be so blunt in front of everyone.

Exactly! Sometimes, his lack of filter is just too much.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Crudeness is formed from "crude" (from Latin "crudus", meaning raw or unrefined) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "crudeness" refers to the state of being raw or unrefined, often in terms of behavior or manners.

Memory Tip

Think of 'raw' or 'unrefined' ('crudus') to remember that 'crudeness' means the quality of being raw or lacking refinement.

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