Definition & Meaning of "brutal"in English

brutal

extremely violent and cruel

aggressive

barbaric

barbarous

cruel

ferocious

Examples

The brutal attack left him with severe injuries and trauma.

unpleasant or harsh in a way that is difficult to endure

dire

grave

harsh

serious

severe

Examples

The brutal heat of the desert made it hard to travel.

animal-like in nature, often implying a lack of humanity or civilization

beastly

brute

brutish

Examples

The brutal fight between the animals in the wild was a display of pure instinct.

direct and blunt in expression

Examples

His critique was brutal but accurate.

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