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brutal — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • brazen adj Shockingly bold or shameless, without any embarrassment.
  • brutal adjective Extremely violent, cruel, or harsh.
  • impetuous adj Acting suddenly and without careful thought, often forcefully.
  • rough adj Having an uneven or bumpy surface; not smooth.

Senses

brutal is used for these senses in English:

  • brazen Shameless or impudent; shocking or audacious; brash. [from 1570s]
  • brutal Savagely violent, vicious, ruthless, or cruel, often in an unintelligent manner.
  • impetuous Characterized by sudden violence or vehemence.
  • rough Violent; not careful or subtle.

brazen — full definition

  1. adj Shockingly bold or shameless, without any embarrassment.
  2. adj Made of, or resembling, brass.
  3. verb To face a difficult or embarrassing situation with bold confidence, usually as "brazen it out".

brutal — full definition

  1. adjective Extremely violent, cruel, or harsh.
  2. adjective Blunt and unpleasant, but honest.

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