crude — in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined
Pronunciation (IPA): /kruːd/
Korean meaning: 원시적인, 가공되지 않은, 조잡한
Korean pronunciation: **크**루드
Example Sentences
- His crude joke at the wedding made everyone cringe.
- The artist's first crude sketches eventually became masterpieces.
- My cooking skills are still pretty crude - I can barely boil water!
crude
ADJECTIVE//kruːd//
in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined
Crude oil fills massive barrels before traveling to the refinery.
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"Crude oil fuels the world we include — from raw to refined, it shapes our livelihood."
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Origin
From Latin 'crudus' meaning 'raw, uncooked, unripe.' The word entered Middle English through Old French and has maintained its meaning of something in an unprocessed or natural state.
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“His crude joke at the wedding made everyone cringe.”
“The artist's first crude sketches eventually became masterpieces.”
“My cooking skills are still pretty crude - I can barely boil water!”
“The company exports crude oil to various countries.”
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