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Definition brutal in British English

brutal adjective

adjective
/ˈbruːt(ə)l/
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her tragic and brutal death

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brutal attacks/atrocities

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a brutal war

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1.1

a brutal person is extremely violent or cruel

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The security guards are notoriously brutal.

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The government instituted the reforms in a brutal and disorganized manner.

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the brutal morning light

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2.1

extremely honest, in a way that seems unkind

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Let's be brutal here - he's not good enough.

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The brutal truth is that you're too old.

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Definition brutal in British English