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adjective
- 1. savagely violent: "a brutal murder" Similar Opposite
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BRUTAL definition: 1. cruel, violent, and completely without feelings: 2. not considering someone's feelings: 3…. Learn more.
The meaning of BRUTAL is suitable to one who lacks intelligence, sensitivity, or compassion : befitting a brute. How to use brutal in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Brutal.
Use brutal to describe something beastly and harsh, like training for a triathlon, a really cold winter in the Arctic, or a mean bouncer at a club who throws people out for no reason.
Brutal definition: savage; cruel; inhuman. See examples of BRUTAL used in a sentence.
adj. 1. Extremely ruthless or cruel. 2. Crude or unfeeling in manner or speech. 3. Harsh; unrelenting: a brutal winter in the Arctic. 4. Disagreeably precise or penetrating: spoke with brutal honesty. bru′tal·ly adv. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
Definition of brutal adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. adjective. A brutal act or person is cruel and violent. He was the victim of a very brutal murder. ...the brutal suppression of anti-government protests. Jensen is a dangerous man, and can be very brutal and reckless. Synonyms: cruel, harsh, savage, grim More Synonyms of brutal. brutally adverb [usually ADVERB with verb]
adjective. Of or belonging to beasts; animal. Webster's New World. Like a brute; cruel and unfeeling; savage, violent, ruthless, etc. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Crude or unfeeling in manner or speech. Wiktionary. Very harsh or rigorous.
accurate, direct, and clear, but displeasing: You must face the brutal fact that you cannot walk again. bru•tal•ly, adv.: I found her remarks brutally honest.
Jun 2, 2024 · brutal (comparative more brutal, superlative most brutal) Savagely violent, vicious, ruthless, or cruel.
