crudely
Definition
Adverb: 1. In a crude and unskilled manner; in a rough, unpolished, or poorly made way. 2. In a crude or unrefined manner; in a coarse, blunt, or tactless way.
Usage
The adverb "crudely" describes how an action is performed. It modifies verbs to indicate that something is done with a lack of skill, sophistication, delicacy, or refinement.
Examples
- In an unskilled or rough manner:
- The shed was crudely built from scrap wood and corrugated iron.
- The child had crudely drawn a picture of her family with a crayon.
- In a coarse or blunt manner:
- He crudely interrupted her to make his own point.
- The politician was criticized for speaking crudely about his opponents.
Advanced Usage
- "crudely put": Used to preface a statement that is expressed in a very direct, simple, or possibly offensive way.
- To put it crudely, the business model is to buy cheap and sell dear.
Variants and Related Words
- Crude (adjective): In a natural or raw state; not processed or refined. Lacking tact, polish, or sophistication.
- crude oil, a crude remark
- Crudity (noun): The quality of being crude.
- the crudity of his language
Synonyms
- Roughly
- Coarsely
- Clumsily
- Inexpertly
- Bluntly
- Tactlessly
Antonyms
- Skillfully
- Expertly
- Refinedly
- Delicately
- Tactfully
- Politely
Adverb
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in a crude and unskilled manner
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an inexpertly constructed lean-to
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in a crude or unrefined manner
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he was crudely bold
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