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/ˈkruːd.nəs/ · crude·ness
noun
- The quality or state of being crude; lack of refinement, sophistication, or delicacy. His crudeness in speech made the formal dinner feel out of place.
- The raw, unprocessed condition of a material or substance. The crudeness of the oil required extensive refining before it could be used.
- Coarseness or roughness in texture or appearance. The crudeness of the stone carving was evident in its uneven edges.
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Did you know? The noun *crudeness* appears in Samuel Johnson's 1755 dictionary, where he defined it as ‘the state of being crude, or unpolished.’