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brutal

な-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

1. cruel
2. brutal

This word means cruel, brutal, or atrocious, describing acts of extreme violence or savagery. It is a strong word typically used in serious contexts such as news reports, history, or literature when describing horrific events.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Isn't that video a bit too graphic for kids?

Sentence 2

The news reported on the extent of the damage from the brutal incident.

Sentence 3

That manga is so brutal it's hard to keep reading!

Sentence 4

Do you really think he's capable of doing something that cruel?

Sentence 5

I saw a kid torturing a cat at the park — it was so cruel I was shaking!