Crass — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈkras/

Meaning & Definition of Crass

Crass (adjective)

  1. gross; especially, having or indicating such grossness of mind as precludes delicacy and discrimination
  2. being beneath one's dignity
  3. —used as a pejorative intensifier

Crass (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. lacking in refinement or good taste

    "a loudmouthed jerk given to rude jokes and crass comments"

    similar: coarse, common, crude, gross, ill-bred, illiberal (archaic), incult, insensible, low, lowbred, lowbrow, raffish, rough, rough-hewn, roughneck, rude, rugged, tasteless, uncouth, uncultivated, uncultured, unpolished, unrefined, vulgar
    related: boorish, churlish, cloddish, clownish, loutish, ungentlemanly, clumsy, lubberly, lumpish, oafish, inconsiderate, indelicate, insensitive, thoughtless, countrified, provincial, rustic, unsophisticated, graceless, inelegant, tacky, animallike, barbaric, barbarous, uncivilized, mannerless, unmannered, unmannerly
    opposite: civilized, cultivated, cultured, genteel, polished, refined, smooth, tasteful, ultrarefined, well-bred
    near: aristocratic, courtly, patrician, elegant, graceful, restrained, considerate, gracious, sensitive, thoughtful, citified, sophisticated, urbane

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Crass

The most common words with a similar meaning to Crass:

Archaic: illiberal
coarse, common, crude, gross, ill-bred, incult, insensible, low, lowbred, lowbrow, raffish, rough, rough-hewn, roughneck, rude, rugged, tasteless, uncouth, uncultivated, uncultured, unpolished, unrefined, vulgar

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Crass

Words with the opposite meaning of Crass:

civilized, cultivated, cultured, genteel, polished, refined, smooth, tasteful, ultrarefined, well-bred

Related Words for Crass

boorish, churlish, cloddish, clownish, loutish, ungentlemanly, clumsy, lubberly, lumpish, oafish, inconsiderate, indelicate, insensitive, thoughtless, countrified, provincial, rustic, unsophisticated, graceless, inelegant, tacky, animallike, barbaric, barbarous, uncivilized, mannerless, unmannered, unmannerly

Near Antonyms of Crass

aristocratic, courtly, patrician, elegant, graceful, restrained, considerate, gracious, sensitive, thoughtful, citified, sophisticated, urbane

Word Forms of Crass

Derived words: crassly (adverb), crassness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Crass

Latin crassus thick, gross

First known use: circa 1625

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Crass

Frequently Asked Questions about Crass

What does "Crass" mean?

"Crass" means gross; especially, having or indicating such grossness of mind as precludes delicacy and discrimination. As an adjective, it is defined as: gross; especially, having or indicating such grossness of mind as precludes delicacy and discrimination.

What is another word for "Crass"?

Other words for "Crass" include coarse, common, crude, gross, ill-bred, illiberal, incult and insensible. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Crass" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Crass"?

There are 52 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Crass". Common alternatives include coarse, common, crude, gross, ill-bred, illiberal, incult, insensible, low and lowbred.

What is the opposite of "Crass"?

Antonyms of "Crass" include civilized, cultivated, cultured, genteel, polished, refined, smooth and tasteful. Near antonyms include aristocratic, courtly, patrician and elegant.

How do you use "Crass" in a sentence?

Examples of "Crass" in a sentence: "a loudmouthed jerk given to rude jokes and crass comments".

Is "Crass" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Crass" is an adjective.

Is "Crass" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Crass" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Crass"?

"Crass" is pronounced /ˈkras/.