savagery

Definitions

The quality of being fierce, violent, or cruel.

An uncivilized or primitive state or condition.

Examples

The documentary depicted the raw savagery of life in the deep jungle.

He was shocked by the sheer savagery of the attack on the peaceful village.

Synonyms

brutality ferocity cruelty barbarity viciousness bloodthirstiness inhumanity

Antonyms

gentleness civilization humanity kindness refinement tenderness compassion