crudeness

• Nom désignant l'état ou la qualité de ce qui est brut, grossier, ou dépourvu de raffinement, souvent en parlant des manières, des matériaux ou d'un savoir-faire.

A noun referring to a state or quality of being rough, unrefined, or lacking sophistication, often in terms of manners, materials, or workmanship.

indénombrable

1. Unrefined stateB2formal

   A condition of being raw, rough, or lacking refinement or polish.

   État non raffiné

   • The crudeness of the stone tools showed their ancient origin.
   • The artist's early work had a certain crudeness that later disappeared.
   • The crudeness of the materials made the structure look unfinished.

   Synonymescoarsenesscrudityrawnessroughness

   Antonymescultivationelegancefinessepolishrefinementsophistication

2. Vulgar or impolite mannerB2formal

   Behavior or speech that is rude, offensive, or lacking in social grace.

   Grossièreté

   • His crudeness at the dinner table embarrassed everyone.
   • She was offended by the crudeness of his jokes.
   • The crudeness of his comments was completely inappropriate for the meeting.

   Synonymesboorishnesscoarsenesscrassnessindecencyobscenityoffensivenessrudenesstactlessnessuncouthnessvulgarity

   Antonymescivilitycourtesydecorumgracepolitenessrefinement

3. Lack of polishB2formal

   A quality of being unpolished, unsophisticated, or lacking finesse.

   Caractère fruste, manque de raffinement

   • The crudeness of the first draft was evident in its grammar and structure.
   • Despite its crudeness, the prototype demonstrated the concept effectively.
   • The crudeness of the carving gave it a rustic charm.

   Synonymesclumsinesscoarsenessinelegancerawnessroughnessrudeness

   Antonymeselegancefinessegracepolishrefinementsophistication