crude objects

[kruːd ˈɒbdʒɪkts]
noun phrasepl: crude objects
objetos brutos; objetos grosseiros; objetos rudimentares
1. Simple, roughly made items lacking refinement, sophistication, or finished quality
The museum displayed crude objects created by ancient civilizations.
O museu exibiu objetos brutos criados por civilizações antigas.
2. Unrefined or unprocessed items in their natural or basic state
The artists worked with crude objects found in nature to create their installations.
Os artistas trabalharam com objetos brutos encontrados na natureza para criar suas instalações.
3. Items lacking politeness, delicacy, or good taste; coarse or vulgar objects
The gallery refused to display the crude objects due to their offensive nature.
A galeria recusou exibir os objetos brutos devido à sua natureza ofensiva.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'objetos brutos' is commonly used in art, anthropology, and construction contexts. In the USA, this phrase appears frequently in museum descriptions, archaeological discussions, and contemporary art criticism. The term carries neutral to negative connotations depending on context—appreciation for authentic primitiveness versus criticism for lack of refinement.
NYC Slang
beat-up stuff; junk; raw pieces
Synonyms / Sinônimos
rough objectsunrefined itemsbasic objectssimple artifactscoarse items
Antonyms / Antônimos
refined objectssophisticated itemspolished objectsfinished pieceselegant artifacts

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetos brutos; objetos grosseiros
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
objetos crus; negócios brutos
Informal usage in casual contexts
São Paulo
objetos rudimentares; peças brutas
More formal, often used in art and museum contexts
Portugal
objetos crus; objetos toscos
Portuguese variant with slightly different emphasis on roughness

Related Words

primitiverudimentaryunfinishedraw materialsartisanal crafts

Related Idioms & Phrases

rough around the edges
in the rough
uncut diamond
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