Cruel: meaning, definitions and examples

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cruel

 

[ หˆkruหษ™l ]

Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cruel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฐเฅ‚เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช grausam

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kejam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะพั€ัั‚ะพะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ okrutny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฎ‹้…ทใช (zankokuna)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cruel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cruel

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zalim

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž”์ธํ•œ (janinhan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุงุณูŠ (qasi)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ krutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฎ‹้…ท (cรกnkรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ krut

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grimmur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ั‹ะณะตะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒกแƒขแƒ˜แƒ™แƒ˜ (sastiki)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zalim

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cruel

Word origin

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.