cruel
adjectiveHow many syllables in cruel?
There is 1 syllable in the word cruel.How to pronounce cruel:
Definition of cruel:
- cruel (adjective):
- deliberately causing pain without pity
- disposed to inflict pain or suffering devoid of humane feelings
- (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering.
Synonyms for cruel:
atrocious
barbaric
barbarous
bloodthirsty
brutal
brute
brutish
callous
cold-blooded
depraved
fell
ferocious
fiendish
grim
hard
hard-hearted
harsh
hateful
heartless
hellish
implacable
inhuman
inhumane
malevolent
malicious
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Antonyms for cruel:
accepting
accommodating
acquiescent
admirable
affable
affectionate
agreeable
aiding
almsgiving
altruistic
amenable
amiable
amicable
amusing
angelic
appreciative
approachable
assisting
attentive
attractive
beautiful
bending
beneficent
beneficial
benevolent
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