crudely

[ krood-lee ]

adverb

1. in a way that lacks care, finish, polish, or completion:

   That's pretty crudely done, but will serve our purposes.

   The figurine is made from stone, crudely shaped, and with a great gaping mouth.

2. in a way that lacks subtlety, culture, refinement, or tact:

   The major antagonist is a crudely drawn, over-the-top caricature.

   The ground-breaking performer was crudely honest as he used taboo words and fearlessly took on many of society's sacred cows.

Other Words From

• un·crude·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of crudely¹

crude ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

"Who knows" was the sentiment of their reply, albeit expressed more crudely.

From BBC

They noted, among other things, Trump’s tendency to “ramble, meander, and crudely lash out at his many perceived grievances.”

From Los Angeles Times

His comments were crudely delivered to an audience of Black journalists, a context that added insult to injury.

From Los Angeles Times

Shady revelled in outraging prim white suburbia, crudely proclaiming unspoken truths.

From BBC

He wrote and performed a water-themed poem and “crudely, with a little tape recorder, recorded some water sounds to go with it,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• rudely