Meaning & use
Crudely
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In a rough, unrefined, or unpolished manner; without skill or subtlety.
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The shelter was crudely built from scrap wood and plastic sheeting.
He crudely summarized the entire argument in one dismissive sentence.
A note on using this word
Crudely can describe both physical construction, such as rough workmanship, and speech or manners, such as blunt or tactless expression.
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