crude  (krōōd) 
adj.
crud·er, crud·est
Being in an unrefined or natural state; raw. Lacking tact or taste; blunt or offensive: a crude, mannerless oaf; a crude remark. Characterized by uncultured simplicity; lacking in sophistication or subtlety: had only a crude notion of how a computer works. Not carefully or skillfully made; rough: a quick, crude sketch. Undisguised or unadorned; plain: must face the crude truth. Statistics In an unanalyzed form; not adjusted to allow for related circumstances or data. Archaic Unripe or immature.
n. A substance, especially petroleum, in its unrefined state.
[Middle English, from Latin crūdus; see kreuə- in Indo-European roots.]
crude'ly adv., cru'di·ty (krōō'dĭ-tē), crude'ness n.
Synonyms: These adjectives mean in a natural state and not yet processed for use: crude rubber; native iron; raw cotton. See Also Synonyms at rude. |
