brutal
adjectiveHow many syllables in brutal?
There are 2 syllables in the word brutal.How to pronounce brutal:
Definition of brutal:
- brutal (adjective):
- cruel
- (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering.
- suitable to one who lacks intelligence, sensitivity, or compassion befitting a brute such as
Synonyms for brutal:
atrocious
barbarous
bitter
bleak
bloodthirsty
brutish
burdensome
callous
cold-blooded
cruel
excruciating
fell
ferocious
grievous
grim
hard
hard-hearted
harsh
heartless
heavy
inhuman
inhumane
merciless
murderous
onerous
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Antonyms for brutal:
accepting
accessible
accommodating
acquiescent
admirable
advanced
affable
affectionate
agreeable
all heart
altruistic
amenable
amiable
amicable
angelic
approachable
assisting
attentive
balmy
bearable
behaved
benefic
beneficent
beneficial
benevolent
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