crassness
/'kræsnis/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The quality of being crass: The state or characteristic of lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence; being coarse, stupid, or grossly vulgar.
Usage
- General Use: "Crassness" is used to describe a profound lack of subtlety, tact, or cultural sophistication in a person's behavior, remarks, or attitudes. It implies a kind of vulgarity that is offensive because it is so blatant and unrefined.
- Formality: This is a formal word, typically used in critical or analytical contexts, such as social commentary, literary criticism, or formal complaints.
Examples
- Noun:
- The sheer crassness of his comments during the funeral shocked everyone.
- The film was criticized for its crassness, reducing complex human emotions to cheap jokes.
- Her proposal showed a profound crassness, completely ignoring the ethical implications.
Advanced Usage
- "A display of crassness": An instance or demonstration of being crass.
- His interruption of the speaker was a stunning display of crassness.
- "To be devoid of all crassness": To be completely free from vulgarity or coarseness.
- Her manners were polished and devoid of all crassness.
Variants and Related Words
- Crass (adj): Stupid and without considering how other people might feel; coarse, vulgar.
- It was a crass mistake to ask about her salary in front of everyone.
- Crassly (adv): In a crass manner.
- He crassly assumed the worst about their intentions.
Synonyms
- Coarseness: Lack of refinement in manners or language.
- Vulgarity: The state of being lacking in sophistication or good taste.
- Grossness: The quality of being unpleasantly coarse or blatant.
- Tactlessness: Inconsiderate and insensitive dealing with others.
Antonyms
- Refinement: The quality of being cultured, polished, or elegant.
- Sophistication: The quality of being experienced and knowledgeable about complex subjects or culture.
- Delicacy: Fineness or intricacy of texture or structure; sensitivity.
- Tact: Skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
Noun
- the quality of being crass--devoid of refinement