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crudely

[krood-lee] / ˈkrud li /
ADVERB
clumsily
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"Sure this guy's remarks are unbelievable. On top of that, it suggests how he thinks it's OK to treat Takaichi -- or Japan for that matter -- this crudely," said another.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

Ten years after the fall of Troy, Odysseus still hasn’t returned home to Ithaca, and his kingdom has been overtaken by suitors crudely courting his wife’s hand.

From Salon Jul. 18, 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.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

When Gabriel Martinelli tried to crudely push Conor Bradley off the pitch at the end, I'm glad Konate stuck up for his team.

From BBC Jan. 8, 2026

I inspected its nozzle and thought it crudely designed.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam




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