The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word LOW-MINDED
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The straight part
We know that "crude character" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case crude character = low-minded.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does LOW-MINDED mean?
LOW-MINDED adjective- Having a coarse, unrefined, vulgar demeanor.
- Dishonorable.