crudeness
|crude-ness|
B2
/ˈkruːdnəs/
(crude)
raw, unrefined
Etymology
Etymology Information
'crudeness' originates from the Latin word 'crudus', meaning 'raw' or 'rough'.
Historical Evolution
'crudus' transformed into the Old French word 'crude', and eventually became the modern English word 'crude', from which 'crudeness' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'raw or rough', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'unrefined or lacking sophistication'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being raw, unrefined, or lacking sophistication.
The crudeness of the oil made it unsuitable for immediate use.
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Noun 2
the quality of being blunt or lacking tact.
His crudeness in conversation often offended people.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45