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crude
01
displaying a lack of refinement or taste, often involving inappropriate content
Example
The comedian 's crude jokes about sensitive topics offended several audience members.
His crude remarks about the new employee ’s appearance were completely out of line.
02
made in a simple, often hasty manner, lacking refinement or thoroughness
Example
His crude sketches captured the idea but lacked the detail needed for a final design.
They built a crude model of the vehicle to demonstrate its basic function before creating a polished version.
03
(of natural substances such as oil) unprocessed and in raw form
Example
The refinery processes crude oil into various petroleum products like gasoline and diesel.
Crude oil prices fluctuated due to geopolitical tensions affecting global supply.
04
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
05
not processed or subjected to analysis
06
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
Crude
01
unrefined petroleum extracted from underground reservoirs before processing
Example
Crude oil is transported via pipelines from oil fields to refineries for processing into usable products.
The price of crude oil fluctuates based on supply and demand dynamics in the global market.