Crudely

/ˈkruː.dli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a rough, harsh, or unrefined manner.

The sculpture was crudely made, lacking the finesse of a professional artist.

In a blunt or unrefined manner, often lacking subtlety or tact.

He expressed his opinions crudely, without considering the feelings of others.

In a manner that is unsophisticated or amateurish.

The demonstration was crudely executed, but it conveyed the basic idea effectively.

Rudely or offensively.

The critics crudely dismissed her performance without providing any constructive feedback.

Derived from the word 'crude', from Latin 'crudus' meaning raw or unrefined.

crudely put:

Expressed in a blunt or unsophisticated manner.

crudely made:

Constructed in a hasty or basic way.

Rude or inappropriate.

He made a crudely funny joke that offended some in the room.

Basic or simple without finesse.

Their approach was crudely effective, but very straightforward.