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brutish
adjective
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How to pronounce brutish:

Definition of brutish:

brutish (adjective):
coarse
resembling, befitting, or typical of a brute or beast
resembling a beast; showing lack of human sensibility.

Synonyms for brutish:

boorishsensualuncouthcruelvulgarsavagebrutalanimalferalgross
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Antonyms for brutish:

consideratetenderheartedliberalbenevolentaccomplishedcomplaisantpityingmercifulgenerousrespectable
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