crudeness

Definitions

The quality of being in a natural, raw, or unrefined state.

A lack of sophistication, polish, or social grace.

The state of being offensively coarse or vulgar.

Examples

The crudeness of his remarks offended everyone at the dinner table.

Despite the crudeness of the initial prototype, the invention showed great potential.

She was taken aback by the sheer crudeness of the local customs.

Synonyms

coarseness vulgarity rudeness impoliteness grossness tactlessness simplicity

Antonyms

refinement sophistication politeness elegance delicacy tact cultivation