English Synonym Finder

brutal

Definitions

Savagely violent or cruel.

Direct and lacking any attempt to disguise unpleasantness.

Very difficult or unpleasant in a harsh or rigorous way.

Examples

The boxer suffered a brutal defeat in the final round of the championship.

We had to endure a brutal winter with record-breaking snowfall and freezing temperatures.

The critic gave the new movie a brutal review, calling it a complete waste of time.

Synonyms

cruel savage vicious ruthless harsh ferocious barbaric

Antonyms

gentle kind humane merciful compassionate tender mild