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- DictionaryCru·el/ˈkro͞o(ə)l/
adjective
- 1. willfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it: "people who are cruel to animals"
noun. the quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyance. synonyms: cruelness, harshness. see more. noun. feelings of extreme heartlessness. synonyms: mercilessness, pitilessness, ruthlessness. see more. noun. a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering. synonyms: inhuman treatment. see more. Pronunciation. US. /ˈkru (ə)lti/
1. bloodthirsty, ferocious, merciless, relentless. Cruel, pitiless, ruthless, brutal, savage imply readiness to cause pain to others. Cruel implies willingness to cause pain, and indifference to suffering: a cruel stepfather. Pitiless adds the idea of refusal to show compassion: pitiless to captives.
What does the adjective cruel mean? There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective cruel , three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
Definition of cruel in Essential American English Dictionary. cruel. adjective. us / ˈkru·əl/ Add to word list. B1. very unkind, or causing people or animals to suffer: a cruel joke. Many people think hunting is cruel to animals. cruelly. adverb. They treated her cruelly.
Check pronunciation: cruel. Definition of cruel verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definition of cruel adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Detailed meaning of cruel. Cruelty is characterized by a lack of compassion, kindness, or mercy, often driven by a desire to dominate, intimidate, or assert power over others. It involves deliberate or intentional acts that cause physical, emotional, or psychological distress, disregarding the well-being or rights of the individuals affected.
