crudity

[kroo-di-tee]

noun

plural

crudities 

1. the state or quality of being crude.

2. something crude.

Other Word Forms

• uncrudity noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of crudity¹

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

Example Sentences

What’s a little surprising for something labeled the Tiffany Network is the level of crudity in the humor, the specifics of which needn’t be cataloged here.

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But it added that, because it was broadcast so long after any family audience had gone to bed, it was pointless to complain about the show's "crudities, ruderies, or the occasional swear word".

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He knows what he is and glories in his crudity.

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

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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.

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