crude

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. made in a simple or rough way without much skill.

adj. characterised by a lack of sophistication, detail, or expert workmanship.

“They built a crude shelter out of branches to stay dry during the storm.”

“Early explorers often relied on crude maps that lacked precise longitudinal data but provided essential landmarks for coastal navigation.”

C1 · Advanced Informal

adj. rude and likely to offend people.

adj. lacking in culture, refinement, or tact; often used to describe offensive language or jokes.

“He was asked to leave the party after making several crude remarks.”

“The comedian's reliance on crude humour alienated a significant portion of the audience who had expected a more nuanced performance.”

C1 · Advanced Science Academic · Technical

adj. describing a number or statistic that has not been changed to show more detail.

adj. referring to statistics or data that have not been adjusted for specific factors or variables.

“The crude birth rate shows the number of births per thousand people.”

“While the crude data suggested a correlation, the researchers needed to control for age and income before drawing a final conclusion.”