crudely (B2)
adverb
Pronunciation: /ˈkruːdli/
Definition
In a raw, unrefined, or unsophisticated manner; without much skill, detail, or politeness.
Examples
The artist crudely sketched the outline of the building before adding details.
He crudely suggested that her idea was impractical, without offering any constructive criticism.
The shelter was crudely constructed from salvaged materials, but it provided protection from the rain.
How to Use crudely
- crudely drawn (collocation)
- Drawn without much skill or detail. — "The map was crudely drawn on a napkin, but it got us to the right place."
- crudely made (collocation)
- Made in a simple, rough, or unrefined way. — "They lived in a crudely made hut that offered basic shelter."
- crudely put (idiom)
- Expressed in a blunt or impolite manner. — "To put it crudely, he just doesn't care about anyone else's feelings."
- crudely carved (collocation)
- Carved without fine detail or skill. — "The wooden figures were crudely carved, showing their amateur origin."
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