Word
crudely
Phoneticscrude·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkɹudɫi/
UK/kɹˈuːdli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
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.
Examples
“The artist crudely painted the landscape with thick, dark lines.”
“The mechanic crudely repaired the engine using only a hammer and some scrap metal.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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