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Definition of crudity

crudity

/ˈkruːdɪti/
cru · di · ty
Adverb:crudely
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Plural:crudities
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Adjective:crude
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crudity Lexical Profile

crudity Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality or state of being offensive, vulgar, or lacking in social refinement and tact.

Example

"The critic objected to the gratuitous crudity of the comedian's late-night routine."

2

The state of being rudimentary, unfinished, or lacking technical skill and sophistication.

Example

"Despite the mechanical crudity of the early prototype, the engine demonstrated remarkable fuel efficiency."

3

A vulgar, tactless, or unsophisticated remark, act, or feature.

Example

"His speech was marred by several uncalled-for crudities that alienated the audience."

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• Nearby Words

crudely
crudeness
crudites
crudity
cruel
cruelly
cruelness

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Middle French crudité, or directly from Latin cruditas ('indigestion, rawness'), derived from crudus ('raw, rough, unripe').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crudity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crudity
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