brutal

Definition

  • adjective: extremely cruel or harsh
  • adjective: typical of beasts
  • synonyms: savage, cruel, inhuman

Examples

  • The writer describes the dangers of drugs with 'brutal' honesty.

  • He was 'brutally' honest/frank in his criticism of my work.

  • Sailors sometimes faced 'brutal' punishments like whipping.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Please mak e her stop. I think... I think we were in my house where I grew up... ...and you were standing there. You were looking out the window. This is brutal. And then you turned around, and you had these wooden teeth. How do you like that? Can I turn now? Is this over? (..)
    1990 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Stakeout Season: 1 Episode 2