crude

crude · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    In a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined.

  2. 2.

    Crude oil; unrefined petroleum.

  3. 3.

    Lacking subtlety or sophistication; rough or basic.

  4. 4.

    Offensive or vulgar, especially in relation to sexual matters.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    crude oil — unrefined petroleum
  • •
    crude awakening — a sudden harsh realization

Related words

Antonyms: polished, refined, sophisticated
See also: petroleum, raw, rough, vulgar
Synonyms: raw, rough, unrefined, vulgar

Etymology

From Latin crudus meaning "raw, bloody, rough," related to cruor meaning "blood."