barbarous

UK
/ˈbɑː.bər.əs/
US
/ˈbɑr.bɚ.əs/

Translations

barbarousadjective
more barbarous
Comp.
most barbarous
Super.
UK
/ˈbɑː.bər.əs/
US
/ˈbɑr.bɚ.əs/
barbareTrès cruel, d'une brutalité extrême.
The barbarous treatment of prisoners was condemned by human rights organizations.
Le traitement barbare des prisonniers a été condamné par les organisations de défense des droits humains.
barbareQui est primitif ou non civilisé.
The explorers encountered a barbarous tribe that had never had contact with the outside world.
Les explorateurs ont rencontré une tribu barbare qui n'avait jamais eu de contact avec le monde extérieur.
Additional translations
grossierPour des manières ou un comportement dépourvus de raffinement.

Definitions

barbarousadjective
Savagely cruel or exceedingly brutal.
The barbarous treatment of prisoners was condemned by human rights organizations.
Primitive or uncivilized.
The explorers encountered a barbarous tribe that had never had contact with the outside world.
Lacking refinement or culture.
His barbarous manners at the dinner table shocked the other guests.