crude Definition

crude
adj

1. In its natural unrefined state.
2. Rough or undeveloped.

Example: a crude sketch
Thesaurus: rude, rough, coarse, rudimentary, sketchy, homemade, makeshift, roughhewn, raw; Antonym: refined.
3. Vulgar; tasteless.

Thesaurus: vulgar, coarse, uncouth, gross, churlish, crass; suggestive, provocative, insulting.

noun

1. Short for crude oil.

Derivative: crudely
adverb

Derivative: crudity
noun

Etymology: 14c: from Latin crudus raw.