crude
UK: kruːd | US: kruːd
adj. in a natural or raw state; not processed or refined
adj. lacking tact or sophistication; blunt or offensive
adj. lacking detail or precision; rough
crude = crud<raw> + e<adjective suffix>
- crud (from Latin crudus "raw, bloody, unripe") → Retains the core meaning of "raw" or "unprocessed."
- e → A common adjectival suffix in English, often derived from Latin -is or Old French -e.
Etymology Origin:
The word "crude" traces back to Latin crudus, meaning "raw" or "bloody," reflecting its original association with unrefined or untreated substances. Over time, it expanded metaphorically to describe behavior or ideas lacking refinement or polish. The suffix -e (via Old French) solidified its role as an adjective in English.
The country exports crude oil to industrialized nations.
His crude remarks offended everyone at the meeting.
The artist’s early sketches were crude but full of potential.
The cabin was built with crude tools and materials.
Her understanding of the topic was still crude, so she decided to study further.