crude
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Also seen as: cruder · crudest · crudes
Sense 1
In a natural, untreated state.
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Characterized by simplicity, especially something not carefully or expertly made.
Đặc trưng bởi sự đơn giản, đặc biệt là thứ không được làm cẩn thận hoặc chuyên nghiệp
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Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Any substance in its natural state.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “crude” mean?
In a natural, untreated state.
Is “crude” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.