crass — showing no intelligence or sensitivity; crude and unrefined
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing no intelligence or sensitivity; crude and unrefined
Pronunciation (IPA): /kræs/
Example Sentences
- The billionaire's crass display of wealth at the charity event was embarrassing.
- My uncle's crass comment about the bride's dress made the whole wedding awkward.
- The politician's crass attempt to buy votes with free pizza failed miserably.
crass
ADJECTIVE[/kræs/]
showing no intelligence or sensitivity; crude and unrefined
His crass joke at the funeral made everyone freeze in horror.
Crass behavior disrupts the class on grass
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'crassus' meaning thick, dense, or gross. The word was adopted into English to describe something mentally or socially thick; lacking refinement or sensitivity.
Breakdown
crassus (Latin: thick, dense, gross) = crass (adjective meaning crude and unrefined)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The billionaire's crass display of wealth at the charity event was embarrassing.”
“My uncle's crass comment about the bride's dress made the whole wedding awkward.”
“The politician's crass attempt to buy votes with free pizza failed miserably.”
“Her crass interruption during the memorial service shocked everyone.”
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