Crude
Pronunciation: /ˈkruːd/
Crude (adjective)
- Made in a simple way, without much skill or detail.
- Rude or offensive, often because of being too direct or simple.
- Natural oil that has not been processed or refined.
Examples
- The design was crude but effective.
- His explanation was crude, lacking detail.
Common collocations: crude method, crude tool, crude remark, crude language, crude oil