brutal

adjective

How many syllables in brutal?

There are 2 syllables in the word brutal.

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bru · tal

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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