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cruel

UK
/ˈkruːəl/
US
/ˈkruːəl/

Translations

crueladjective
crueller
Comp.
cruellest
Super.
UK
/ˈkruːəl/
US
/ˈkruːəl/
The cruel king imposed harsh laws on his subjects.
Жестокий король ввел суровые законы для своих подданных.
The villain in the story was known for his cruel and merciless actions.
Злодей в истории был известен своими жестокими и безжалостными действиями.
The cruel storm destroyed everything in its path.
Свирепый шторм уничтожил все на своем пути.
Synonyms
brutal
harsh
savage
ruthless
inhumane
merciless
callous
pitiless
heartless
ferocious
Antonyms
kind
compassionate
gentle
humane
cruelverb
cruelled
Past Simple
cruelled
Past Participle
cruelling
Gerund
UK
/ˈkruː.əl/
US
/ˈkruː.əl/
Chiefly Australian informal; to spoil or ruin, or to treat cruelly
crueladverb
Dialectal (chiefly US); intensifier meaning 'extremely'

Definitions

crueladjective
Willing to cause pain or suffering to others without feeling any guilt or remorse.
The cruel dictator showed no mercy to his opponents.
Causing pain or suffering; harsh or severe.
The cruel winter left many people struggling to stay warm.
cruelverb
To spoil or ruin (something, especially a plan, chance, or opportunity).
Turning up late cruelled his chances of getting the job.
To treat (an animal or person) with cruelty; to abuse.
They were fined for crueling the horses in their care.
crueladverb
Extremely; very (dialectal).
It's cruel cold out tonight.
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