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cruelty

な-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

1. cruelty
2. coldheartedness

Means cold-hearted, ruthless, or merciless — used to describe a person or action that shows no compassion or empathy. It's a strong negative descriptor often used in dramatic or serious contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

You can laugh at a time like this? That's cold!

Sentence 2

"If I'm cold-hearted, then you're too soft," she told him.

Sentence 3

With an attitude like that, you can't really blame people for calling you heartless, can you?

Sentence 4

Isn't it kind of cold-blooded to just cut people off that easily?

Sentence 5

At dinner, my little brother chimed in, "Isn't that a bit heartless?"