brutish
4 synonyms and 4 antonyms for brutish, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Crude, savage, and lacking in refinement or feeling, like an animal.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use brutish
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
brutish behaviour
brutish conditions
Etymology
Formed from brute plus the adjective suffix -ish.
Full origin of brutish →Frequently asked questions
What does “brutish” mean?
The word “brutish” means crude, savage, and lacking in refinement or feeling, like an animal. In plain terms, acting like an unfeeling animal — crude and lacking normal human decency.
How do you pronounce “brutish”?
“Brutish” is pronounced BROOT-ihsh (/ˈbɹuːt.ɪʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “brutish” in a sentence?
Here is “brutish” used in a sentence: “Life in the camp was brutish, cold, and short on comfort.”
What part of speech is “brutish”?
“Brutish” is an adjective.
