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crueldade — meaning in English

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English meaning

cruelty noun The quality of deliberately causing pain or suffering, without pity.

Senses

crueldade is used for these senses in English:

cruelty (uncountable) An indifference to suffering or pleasure in inflicting suffering.
cruelty (countable) A cruel act.

cruelty — full definition

noun The quality of deliberately causing pain or suffering, without pity.
noun A cruel act.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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