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crudely

1 of 1adverb
/ˈkrud.li/
1

in an offensively coarse or rude way, especially regarding sexual matters

  • He crudely joked about private matters during the meeting.
  • The film crudely depicted intimate scenes that shocked some viewers.
  • She spoke crudely about the topic, ignoring social norms.
  • They crudely laughed at the inappropriate comments.
  • The comedian crudely referenced sexual themes in his routine.
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2

in a simple, rough, or approximate way that is not very precise but conveys a general idea

  • He crudely summarized the complex theory for the audience.
  • The map was crudely drawn but showed the main roads clearly.
  • She crudely explained the plan to those unfamiliar with the details.
  • They crudely estimated the cost without a full calculation.
  • The device was crudely designed to test the basic concept.
3

in a manner lacking finesse, subtlety, or refinement

  • The painter crudely applied the colors without blending.
  • The argument was crudely put together and easy to refute.
  • The scene was crudely acted, lacking emotional depth.
  • The report crudely covered the issues without much analysis.
  • The design was crudely executed, missing finer details.