crudeness
- n a wild or unrefined state
- n an impolite manner that is vulgar and lacking tact or refinement
the whole town was famous for its crudeness - n an unpolished unrefined quality
the crudeness of frontier dwellings depressed her
- It's the crudeness mixed with sweetness that makes his comedy interesting.
- The Democrats' current crudeness is a function of their desperation, and the imminent ratification of Howard Dean, the least charming presidential candidate in recent memory, as .
- She's sweet, simple, unflappable, and like Edith Bunker before her, she uses her goodness as a shield from the crudeness of her husband and the never-ending needs of her kids.