crudity

• Nom désignant un état brut ou non raffiné, ou une manière de se comporter grossière, vulgaire, sans tact ni finesse.

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.

   État brut

   • 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.

   Synonymescoarsenesscrudenessgrossnessrawnessroughness

   Antonymescultureelegancefinessepolishrefinementsophistication

2. Vulgar or tactless behaviorC1formal

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

   Grossièreté (comportement ou remarque vulgaire et sans tact)

   • 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.

   Synonymesboorishnesscoarsenesscrassnessindelicacyrudenesstactlessnessuncouthnessvulgarity

   Antonymescivilitycourtesydecorumgraciousnesspolitenessproprietyrefinementtact