Cruelly: meaning, definitions and examples

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cruelly

[ ˈkruːəli ]

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adverb

In a cruel or unkind manner.

Synonyms

brutally, harshly, mercilessly, unkindly

Examples of usage

She was treated cruelly by her classmates.
He spoke cruelly to his subordinates.
The prisoner was cruelly tortured by the guards.

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adjective

In a way that shows no concern for others' feelings or suffering.

Synonyms

heartless, inhumane, sadistic, uncaring

Examples of usage

The dictator ruled the country with a cruel hand.
The cruel treatment of animals is unacceptable.
His cruel words left her in tears.

Translations

Translations of the word "cruelly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cruelmente

🇮🇳 क्रूरता से

🇩🇪 grausam

🇮🇩 kejamnya

🇺🇦 жорстоко

🇵🇱 okrutnie

🇯🇵 残酷に (ざんこくに)

🇫🇷 cruellement

🇪🇸 cruelmente

🇹🇷 acımasızca

🇰🇷 잔인하게 (jan-inhage)

🇸🇦 بقسوة (biqsuwa)

🇨🇿 krutě

🇸🇰 krutým spôsobom

🇨🇳 残忍地 (zánrěn de)

🇸🇮 kruto

🇮🇸 hörmulegt

🇰🇿 жақсысыз

🇬🇪 მკაცრად (mkacrad)

🇦🇿 vəhşicə

🇲🇽 cruelmente

Word origin

The word 'cruelly' originated from the Middle English word 'cruele', which came from the Old French 'cruel', ultimately derived from the Latin 'crudelis', meaning 'hard-hearted' or 'ruthless'. The term has evolved over time to encompass various forms of unkindness and lack of empathy towards others.