crude
ly
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in an offensively coarse or rude way, especially regarding sexual matters
- He crudely joked about private matters during the meeting.
- The film crudely depicted intimate scenes that shocked some viewers.
- She spoke crudely about the topic, ignoring social norms.
- They crudely laughed at the inappropriate comments.
- The comedian crudely referenced sexual themes in his routine.
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in a simple, rough, or approximate way that is not very precise but conveys a general idea
- He crudely summarized the complex theory for the audience.
- The map was crudely drawn but showed the main roads clearly.
- She crudely explained the plan to those unfamiliar with the details.
- They crudely estimated the cost without a full calculation.
- The device was crudely designed to test the basic concept.
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in a manner lacking finesse, subtlety, or refinement
- The painter crudely applied the colors without blending.
- The argument was crudely put together and easy to refute.
- The scene was crudely acted, lacking emotional depth.
- The report crudely covered the issues without much analysis.
- The design was crudely executed, missing finer details.