crass

/kræs/ (bre, ipa) · /kræs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkras/ (ame, mw)

crass — adjective

  • crasspositive
  • crassercomparative
  • crassestsuperlative

1. showing a complete lack of intelligence, good judgment, or feeling for other peo

1.形容詞C1
釋義

showing a complete lack of intelligence, good judgment, or feeling for other people — for example, making an offensive remark in a situation where politeness is expected.

例句

Dr. Chen called the speech a crass attempt to stir up anger and win votes.

crass + noun (attempt) — describing a selfish action

Pedro's crass joke about the accident made everyone at the dinner table fall silent.

possessive + crass + noun (joke)

同義詞
  • vulgar

    focuses on bad taste or lack of sophistication rather than stupidity; a joke can be vulgar without being crass

  • tactless

    implies well-meaning clumsiness rather than the harsh disregard suggested by crass

  • insensitive

    broader and less intense; can describe a person's general character rather than a specific act

反義詞
  • tactful

    skilled at saying the right thing without upsetting others

  • sensitive

    aware of and careful about other people's feelings

文法句型

it is crass of [person] to [verb phrase]

crass + noun (remark / joke / attempt / behavior)

用法筆記

Typically used to describe a person's words, actions, or attitudes — never objects or conditions. Frequently appears before a noun (crass remark, crass behavior) or in the pattern 'it is crass of someone to do something'.

常見錯誤

❌The weather was crass today.
✅His crass comments about the heat offended the host.
💡'crass' describes a person's insensitive behavior, not a physical condition or object.
❌He felt crass about his mistake.
✅His crass attempt to cover up the mistake only made things worse.
💡'crass' is not a feeling; it describes the quality of an action or statement.