Definition of crudeness

crudenessnoun

sự thô lỗ

/ˈkruːdnəs//ˈkruːdnəs/

The word "crudeness" has a fascinating history. The Oxford English Dictionary traces its origins back to the 15th century. During this time, the word "crud" was used to describe something that was unrefined or coarse in texture or quality. This term came from the Old English word "crud," which meant "rough" or "coarse." Over time, the term "crudeness" emerged to describe the quality of being crude or unrefined. Initially, it referred to something that was physically coarse or rough, such as unrefined metal or unprocessed food. However, the term's meaning expanded to encompass the idea of something being impolite, rude, or lacking refinement in behavior or speech. Today, "crudeness" is used to describe various forms of coarseness, from physical imperfections to socially unacceptable behavior. Despite its evolution, the word still retains its roots in the concept of "crud," emphasizing the importance of refinement and delicacy.

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the fact of being simple in a way that is not very accurate but gives a general idea of something

thực tế là đơn giản theo cách không chính xác lắm nhưng lại mang lại ý tưởng chung về một cái gì đó

Example:
  • the crudeness of his argument

    sự thô lỗ trong lập luận của anh ta

the fact of being simple and without much skill or attention to detail

thực tế là đơn giản và không có nhiều kỹ năng hoặc chú ý đến chi tiết

Example:
  • the charming crudeness of folk art

    sự thô sơ quyến rũ của nghệ thuật dân gian

the fact of being offensive or rude

sự thật là xúc phạm hoặc thô lỗ

Example:
  • the crudeness of the language

    sự thô lỗ của ngôn ngữ

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