brutal

adjectiveB1 · Intermediate

Very cruel and violent.

Meaning of «brutal»

adjective

very cruel and violent

The soldiers suffered a brutal attack during the night.

Translation

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The difference between similar words

using force that hurts people

violentuses physical force to hurt peopleHe was sent to prison for a violent crime.

aggressiveready to attack or argueThe dog was aggressive and barked a lot.

fiercewild and strong; often animalsA fierce tiger jumped out.

brutalcruel and very violentThe soldiers used brutal force.

hurting others and not caring

cruelhurting people or animals on purposeIt is cruel to hit an animal.

heartlessshowing no pity or kind feelingShe was heartless and ignored his tears.

ruthlessdoing anything to win, with no pityA ruthless boss fired half of the workers.

brutalvery violent as well as cruelThe attack on the village was brutal.

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