crude
word
/ˈkɹud/
krood
/kɹˈuːd/
krood
Definition
Describes something in its natural or unrefined state, or behavior that is rude, simple, or not carefully made. It can also refer to crude oil.
Usage & Nuances
'Crude' is used in both formal (science, oil industry) and informal contexts. As an adjective, it often co-occurs with 'oil' ('crude oil'), 'jokes,' 'methods,' or 'materials.' Can mean rude (behavior/language) or unprocessed (materials). Avoid confusing it with 'cruel.'
Spanish: crudo - tosco - groseroPortuguese (BR): bruto - grosseiro - cruPortuguese (PT): bruto - grosseiro - cruChinese (Simplified): 粗糙的 - 原油Chinese (Traditional): 粗糙的 - 原油Hindi: कच्चा - असभ्य - अशिष्टArabic: خام - فظBengali: অপরিশোধিত - অপরিপক্ব - অমার্জিতRussian: сырой - грубыйJapanese: 粗い - 未精製の - 下品なVietnamese: thô - chưa tinh luyện - thô lỗKorean: 거친 - 조잡한 - 원유(석유)Turkish: ham - kaba - işlenmemişUrdu: کچا - غیر مہذبIndonesian: mentah - kasar - belum diolah
Example Sentences
The factory uses crude materials to make the products.
basic
Saudi Arabia exports a lot of crude oil.
basic
His joke was a bit crude, so not everyone laughed.
natural
The design is crude, but it works for now.
natural
That was a crude way to ask for help, don't you think?
natural
He made a crude drawing of a cat.
basic