adv
crudely
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adv
1
In a rough, unrefined, or tactless manner.
"The sign was crudely painted on a piece of cardboard."
How to Use Crudely
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDone roughly or bluntly, without polish or tact.
Common pairings
crudely made
put it crudely
Word Forms
more crudely comparative, most crudely superlative
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The sign was _____ painted on a piece of cardboard.