Crude

/kruːd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Crude oil, especially as it is extracted from the ground.

The price of crude has been fluctuating due to geopolitical tensions.

adjective

In a raw or unrefined state.

The crude oil was transported to the refinery for processing.

Lacking in intellectual refinement or sophistication.

His crude remarks during the meeting were inappropriate and unprofessional.

Rude or offensive in manner; vulgar.

She was offended by his crude jokes at the party.

Lacking skill or precision; rough.

The artist's crude sketches showed his early attempts at drawing.

From Latin 'crudus', meaning 'raw, strong, or rough'.

crude oil

Unrefined petroleum in its natural state.

crude behavior

Actions that are rough or lacking sophistication.

raw

In an unprocessed state; natural.

unrefined

Not processed to remove impurities.

Rude or offensive in speech.

He told a crude joke that shocked everyone.

Unpolished or lacking sophistication.

Her crude sense of humor often got her into trouble.