crudely

/ˈkruːdli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkruːdli/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkrüd-lē/ (ame, mw)

crudely — adverb

1. in a rough, unfinished way that shows the maker or doer paid little attention to

1.副詞B2
釋義

in a rough, unfinished way that shows the maker or doer paid little attention to skill or detail — think of a child carving soap into an animal shape without smoothing the rough edges, or someone throwing together a quick repair without proper tools.

例句

The children crudely painted the cardboard castle with thick, uneven brushstrokes.

collocation: crudely painted

Kenji crudely carved a wooden whistle that looked like a stick but still made a sound.

collocation: crudely carved

同義詞
  • roughly

    more neutral — can describe approximations as well as physical roughness

  • clumsily

    focuses on awkward, ungraceful action rather than unfinished result

  • primitively

    suggests a very early or undeveloped stage of technique

  • coarsely

    describes a rough texture or lack of refinement in materials

反義詞
  • skillfully

    done with expertise and care

  • carefully

    with close attention to detail

  • finely

    done with delicate precision and refinement

文法句型

crudely + past participle

crudely + verb

用法筆記

Commonly paired with past participles of making or crafting verbs (built, carved, drawn, painted, sewn, assembled). Describes the result, not the effort — the maker may have tried hard but the outcome is rough.

常見錯誤

❌He crudely explained the theory to the beginners.
✅He roughly explained the theory to the beginners.
💡'crudely' for lack of skill in making things; 'roughly' for approximate explanations.
❌The fabric was crudely expensive.
✅The fabric was coarsely woven.
💡'crudely' does not mean 'extremely'; it means 'in a rough or simple way.'

2. in a blunt, disrespectful way that ignores normal standards of politeness and is

2.副詞B2
釋義

in a blunt, disrespectful way that ignores normal standards of politeness and is likely to offend or upset the person on the receiving end.

例句

The comedian crudely mocked the audience member's accent, drawing uncomfortable silence from the crowd.

collocation: crudely mocked

Fatima was upset when a stranger crudely commented on her clothing as she walked past.

collocation: crudely commented

同義詞
  • vulgarly

    more direct about sexual or bodily offensiveness

  • rudely

    broader — covers any impolite behaviour

  • offensively

    emphasises the effect on others

  • bluntly

    can be neutral or negative; less strong than 'crudely'

反義詞

文法句型

crudely + verb (mocked, dismissed, interrupted)

crudely + past participle

用法筆記

Frequently modifies speech-act verbs (mocked, insulted, dismissed, interrupted, commented). The sense is about social behaviour, not physical roughness — distinguish from sense 1 by checking whether the subject involves making/creating something (sense 1) or speaking/behaving toward others (sense 2).

常見錯誤

❌He crudely rejected the offer by saying no thank you.
✅He politely rejected the offer.
💡'crudely' implies offensive or disrespectful behaviour, not just firmness or directness.
❌The sculpture was crudely offensive to visitors.
✅The sculpture was considered offensive by visitors.
💡For physical objects, use sense 1 (roughly made) unless the object itself expresses something vulgar.