Crudeness

/ˈkruːdnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being crude; being unrefined, rough, unfinished, lacking sophistication, or vulgar.

Etymology

From 'crude' (Latin 'crudus,' meaning raw, uncooked, unripe) combined with the suffix '-ness' to form an abstract noun in English.

Kelly Says

In cooking, 'crude' oils are unrefined—they still have impurities—so 'crudeness' describes that rough, unprocessed state in food, language, and behavior!

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.