cruder

Adjective

crude (comparative cruder, superlative crudest)

1. In a natural, untreated state.
   • crude oil

   Synonyms:

   raw, unrefined, unprocessed, coarse, natural, pure, pristine, unalloyed, unmixed, untouched

   Antonyms:

   processed, refined

2. Characterized by simplicity, especially something not carefully or expertly made.
   • a crude shelter

   Synonyms:

   primitive, rough, rude, rudimentary

3. Lacking concealing elements.
   • a crude truth

   Synonyms:

   obvious, plain, unadorned, undisguised, austere, bare, chaste, inornate, modest, quiet

4. Lacking tact or taste.
   • a crude remark

   Synonyms:

   blunt, coarse, earthy, gross, stark, uncultivated, vulgar

5. Not adjusted or further analyzed.

   Synonyms:

   raw

6. (archaic) Immature or unripe.

   Synonyms:

   immature, unripe

See all 9 meanings of crude