1. comparative form of crude; more lacking in refinement, sophistication, or good taste
2. comparative form of crude; more basic, simple, or primitive in construction or design
3. comparative form of crude; more unprocessed or in a more natural state

Examples

• His second attempt at the sculpture was even cruder than the first.
• The early tools were cruder but still effective for their purpose.
• Her jokes became cruder as the evening went on.
• The prototype was cruder than the final product but demonstrated the concept.
• The cruder oil requires more processing before it can be used.
• Their cruder methods produced less accurate results.