Cruel: meaning, definitions and examples
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cruel
[ หkruหษl ]
behavior
Willfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it.
Synonyms
brutal, harsh, inhumane, merciless
Examples of usage
- He was known for his cruel treatment of animals.
- The dictator's cruel regime oppressed its citizens with violence and fear.
- The cruel comments made by the bully left a lasting impact on the victim.
weather
Causing pain or suffering due to harsh or severe conditions.
Synonyms
brutal, harsh, severe, unforgiving
Examples of usage
- The cruel winter storm brought freezing temperatures and heavy snow.
- The desert's cruel heat made survival difficult for the lost hiker.
Translations
Translations of the word "cruel" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cruel
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช grausam
๐ฎ๐ฉ kejam
๐บ๐ฆ ะถะพัััะพะบะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ okrutny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฎ้ ทใช (zankokuna)
๐ซ๐ท cruel
๐ช๐ธ cruel
๐น๐ท zalim
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ธํ (janinhan)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุณู (qasi)
๐จ๐ฟ krutรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ krutรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆฎ้ ท (cรกnkรน)
๐ธ๐ฎ krut
๐ฎ๐ธ grimmur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐััะณะตะท
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแกแขแแแ (sastiki)
๐ฆ๐ฟ zalim
๐ฒ๐ฝ cruel
Etymology
The word 'cruel' originated from the Old French word 'cruel', which is derived from the Latin word 'crudelis' meaning 'ruthless' or 'hard-hearted'. The concept of cruelty has been present throughout history, often associated with acts of violence, oppression, and inhumanity.
Word Frequency Rank
At #5,124 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.
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