Synonyms of crudely

crudely

adverb

as in clumsily

Related Words

• clumsily
• awkwardly
• poorly
• inaptly
• inexpertly
• ineptly
• amateurishly
• inefficiently
• unskillfully
• incompetently
• artlessly
• incapably

Dissimilar Words

• artfully
• skillfully
• well
• expertly
• deftly
• ably
• competently
• adroitly
• masterfully
• capably
• aptly
• neatly
• fluently
• masterly
• adeptly
• cleverly
• consummately
• proficiently
• cleanly
• nimbly
• dexterously

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of crudely

The screenplay by Rasmus Birch and Kalle makes useful changes on that template, replacing crudely literal-minded aspects with more suggestive ones, paring dialogue to make room for effective visual storytelling. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 26 July 2026

Even some fans in Mexico express remorse about the wave of anti-Argentine sentiment — much of which has been playing out, sometimes crudely, online. — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Nico offers cocaine to calm her nerves and crudely propositions her, at which point Cassie raises the alarm and blows Miles’ cover. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 6 July 2026

For a place of worship the temple was plain, with a long hallway of overlapping purple carpet and idols carved crudely from blush-colored marble. — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 30 June 2026

After fighting off those who called him a diva, after fending off those who called him the second coming of Terrell Owens, Brown is leaving Philadelphia in such a way that will not spare him from being crudely cast in those caricatures. — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 1 June 2026

Trump has responded negatively and crudely to conservatives' criticism of the war in Iran, as peace talks in Pakistan have yet to prove fruitful and Americans' opinion on the war — and Trump — sours, according to public polling. — Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026

In a particularly gnarly flashback, one sibling voluntarily — and crudely — amputates his fingers to match his brother's disfigured hand, which lost two digits when Angier shot him. — Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026

Plenty of earbuds have bass, but for many of them, it’s kind of crudely implemented. — Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026