Crudely

//ˈkɹuːdli// adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a crude manner.

    "Her features had been crudely handsome, too, like Millie's, but booze had splodged their outlines."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a crude or unrefined manner wordnet
  2. 2
    in a crude and unskilled manner wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
artlesslygrosslyimproperlyinexpertlyinexpertlypoorly

Example

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"I noticed words crudely spray-painted upon the wall, perhaps by a young Berliner, 'This wall will fall. Beliefs become reality.' Yes, across Europe, this wall will fall. For it cannot withstand faith; it cannot withstand truth. The wall cannot withstand freedom."

Etymology

From crude + -ly.

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