brutal
[ broot-l ]
/ ˈbrut l /
adjective
savage; cruel; inhuman: a brutal attack on the village.
crude; coarse: brutal language.
harsh; ferocious: brutal criticism; brutal weather.
taxing, demanding, or exhausting: They're having a brutal time making ends meet.
irrational; unreasoning.
of or relating to lower animals.
Origin of brutal
SYNONYMS FOR brutal
synonym study for brutal
1. See
cruel.
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British Dictionary definitions for brutal
brutal
/ (ˈbruːtəl) /
adjective
cruel; vicious; savage
extremely honest or coarse in speech or manner
harsh; severe; extreme
brutal cold