crassness
Crassness denotes a quality or attitude of being insensitive, vulgar or lacking subtlety. The term derives from the English adjective crass, which itself is borrowed from the Latin crassus meaning “thick” or “fat.” In contemporary usage it often carries a negative moral judgement, suggesting that a person’s remarks or behaviour are unrefined, thoughtless, or devoid of respect for others.
The word is used both literally and figuratively. Literally, crassness can describe a physical lack of refinement,
Synonyms include crudeness, coarseness, rudeness, and vulgarity. While these words are similar, crassness specifically implies a
In sociolinguistic studies, crassness is examined as part of discourse that challenges politeness norms or as