Definitions
- Describing cultural or artistic works that are considered unsophisticated or lacking in intellectual depth. - Referring to humor, entertainment, or activities that are considered vulgar or tasteless. - Talking about people who are perceived as unrefined or lacking in education or sophistication.
- Describing behavior or language that is considered rude, insensitive, or lacking in tact. - Referring to people who are perceived as vulgar, insensitive, or lacking in social graces. - Talking about situations or actions that are considered tasteless, offensive, or inappropriate.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe things that are considered vulgar or lacking in refinement.
- 2Both words can be used to describe people or their behavior.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
- 4Both words are often used in a critical or judgmental way.
- 5Both words can be used to describe cultural or artistic works.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Lowbrow is more commonly used to describe cultural or artistic works, while crass is more commonly used to describe behavior or language.
- 2Degree: Crass implies a higher level of offensiveness or lack of tact than lowbrow.
- 3Intellectual depth: Lowbrow implies a lack of intellectual depth or sophistication, while crass implies a lack of social awareness or sensitivity.
- 4Taste: Lowbrow can refer to things that are simply unsophisticated or lacking in refinement, while crass implies a lack of good taste or decency.
- 5Usage: Lowbrow is more commonly used in the context of entertainment or popular culture, while crass is more commonly used in the context of social interactions or personal behavior.
Remember this!
Lowbrow and crass are both negative words used to describe things that are considered vulgar, unsophisticated, or lacking in refinement. However, lowbrow is more commonly used to describe cultural or artistic works, while crass is more commonly used to describe behavior or language that is considered rude, insensitive, or lacking in tact. Additionally, crass implies a higher level of offensiveness or lack of social awareness than lowbrow.
