Vulgar Vocabulary

adjective lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence

• His crass behavior at the gala was highly inappropriate.
• I can't believe how crass he was acting at the party.
• She's always been a bit crass, but we love her for it.
• The crass way he handled the situation left a bad taste in everyone's mouth.

adjective referring to or characterized by vulgar or indecent language or behavior

• The author's use of ribald humor in his novel was seen as controversial by some critics.
• I couldn't believe the ribald jokes my uncle was telling at the family reunion.
• The comedian's ribald set had the whole audience in stitches.
• The political debate took a ribald turn when personal insults started flying.