crudity

[ kroo-di-tee ]

noun

, plural cru·di·ties

1. the state or quality of being crude.
2. something crude.

Other Words From

• un·crudi·ty noun plural uncrudities

Word History and Origins

Origin of crudity¹

1375–1425; late Middle English crudite < Latin crūditās. See crude, -ity

Example Sentences

He knows what he is and glories in his crudity.

From Seattle Times

In short, since the system has betrayed and fleeced you, why not take it down with the vulgarity and crudity it deserves?

From Salon

The goals are to push Pence’s chances in a 2024 presidential run and to help voters forget the chaos and crudity of former president Donald Trump.

From Washington Post

“My shipmates are a bunch of swine! No enthusiasm for anything, unbelievable crudity, stupidity & malice,” he wrote a few days after enlisting, the first of many complaints about “insolence” and “boorishness.”

From New York Times

The phrase “locker room talk” is associated with crudity, and there’s no question that exists.

From Washington Post

Related Words

• obscenity
• profanity