The difference between Crude and Rude

When used as adjectives, crude means in a natural, untreated state, whereas rude means bad-mannered.

Crude is also noun with the meaning: any substance in its natural state.

check bellow for the other definitions of Crude and Rude

  1. Crude as an adjective:

    In a natural, untreated state.

    Examples:

    "crude oil"

  2. Crude as an adjective:

    Characterized by simplicity, especially something not carefully or expertly made.

    Examples:

    "a crude shelter"

  3. Crude as an adjective:

    Lacking concealing elements.

    Examples:

    "a crude truth"

  4. Crude as an adjective:

    Lacking tact or taste.

    Examples:

    "a crude remark"

  5. Crude as an adjective (archaic):

    Immature or unripe.

  6. Crude as an adjective (grammar):

    Pertaining to the uninflected stem of a word.

  1. Crude as a noun:

    Any substance in its natural state.

  2. Crude as a noun:

    Crude oil.

  1. Rude as an adjective:

    Bad-mannered.

    Examples:

    "This girl was so rude towards her boyfriend by screaming at him for no apparent reason."

    "Karen broke up with Fred because he was often rude to her."

  2. Rude as an adjective:

    Somewhat obscene, pornographic, offensive.

  3. Rude as an adjective:

    Tough, robust.

  4. Rude as an adjective:

    Undeveloped, unskilled, basic.

  5. Rude as an adjective:

    Hearty, vigorous; .

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