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crudely

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkɹudɫi// UK //kɹˈuːdli// crude·ly

adv. in a rough, simple, or unskilled way. You use this when something is done without much care or detail.

adv. in a rough, unrefined, or unskilled manner. Often implies a lack of sophistication or aesthetic quality.


SIMPLE

The artist crudely painted the landscape with thick, dark lines.

CONTEXTUAL

The mechanic crudely repaired the engine using only a hammer and some scrap metal.

COMPLEX

The report was crudely written, lacking the nuanced analysis required for a professional audience, yet it managed to convey the basic facts of the situation.

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