crudity

• Sustantivo que designa el estado de ser crudo o sin refinar, o una conducta o expresión grosera, vulgar y carente de tacto o delicadeza.

A noun referring to a wild or unrefined state, or an impolite manner that is vulgar and lacking tact or refinement.

1. Unrefined stateC1formal

   A condition of being raw, rough, or lacking in refinement or sophistication.

   Cruceza

   • The crudity of the early sketches was evident in their rough lines.
   • He was struck by the crudity of the tools used in the ancient workshop.
   • The crudity of the first draft needed extensive editing.

   Sinónimoscoarsenesscrudenessgrossnessrawnessroughness

   Antónimoscultureelegancefinessepolishrefinementsophistication

2. Vulgar or tactless behaviorC1formal

   A manner or remark that is impolite, vulgar, and lacking in social grace or tact.

   Grosería o falta de tacto

   • His crudity at the dinner table offended many guests.
   • She was embarrassed by the crudity of his jokes.
   • The crudity of his comments showed a complete lack of respect.

   Sinónimosboorishnesscoarsenesscrassnessindelicacyrudenesstactlessnessuncouthnessvulgarity

   Antónimoscivilitycourtesydecorumgraciousnesspolitenessproprietyrefinementtact