crudity
Translation
crudity, vulgarity, rawness
Examples
The crudity of the joke offended many people.
The crudity of the joke offended many people.
The crudity of the early tools is surprising.
The crudity of the early tools is surprising.
Grammar Patterns
((the crudity of sth.)) the quality of being rudimentary or vulgar The crudity of the drawing was apparent.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vulgarity, coarseness, rawness; Antonyms: refinement, sophistication
Etymology
From Latin 'crudus' (raw, bloody) + '-ity', a suffix denoting quality.
Memory Tips
Think of 'crude oil' – it's unrefined and raw. 'Crudity' is the quality of being in that raw, unrefined state.