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

It is also more in the nature of misperception and interpretive crudity, rather than ignorance.

From The Daily Beast

There came into her face for another glance at their friend no crudity of curiosity, but an expression more tenderly wistful.

From Project Gutenberg

But excuse the audacity and the crudity of my speculations—it only proves my interest.

From Project Gutenberg

When one enters a cathedral close he feels that he is in a land that frowns on the crudity of change.

From Project Gutenberg

Now that she was with him again Ruth soon forgot all about Tom's crudity.

From Project Gutenberg

Let me answer—first, you do not attempt to imply that crudity was a help to them.

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• obscenity
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