1. in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined
2. lacking skill, polish, or sophistication; roughly made
3. offensive or vulgar in manner or speech
Usage: often describing behavior or language

1. petroleum in its unrefined state
Usage: often used as ‘crude oil’

Examples

• The crude oil was transported to the refinery for processing.
• His crude drawing showed the basic layout of the building.
• The comedian’s crude jokes offended many audience members.
• They built a crude shelter from branches and leaves.
• The price of crude has risen sharply this month.
• Her crude attempt at cooking resulted in a burnt dinner.
• The crude wooden table was functional but not attractive.