The difference between Crude and Unrefined

When used as adjectives, crude means in a natural, untreated state, whereas unrefined means crude, raw or unprocessed.

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

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  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. Unrefined as an adjective:

    crude, raw or unprocessed

  2. Unrefined as an adjective (of a person):

    lacking refinement; uncouth

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