* Negative connotation:
* "His crass jokes offended many guests at the dinner party."
* "The politician's crass remarks about the victims were met with widespread condemnation."
* "It was crass of him to ask about her salary in front of everyone."
* Neutral connotation (less common):
* "The crass reality of the situation was that we had no money left." (Here, it emphasizes the bluntness of the truth.)
Note: "Crass" typically carries a negative connotation, suggesting rudeness, insensitivity, or lack of refinement.