cruel

B1
Pronunciation
/kɹuː(ə)l/
Noun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Worsted yarn, slackly twisted, used for embroidery.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To spoil or ruin (one's chance of success)

2 Definition

To violently provoke (a child) in the belief that this will make them more assertive.

Adjective
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Intentionally causing or reveling in pain and suffering; merciless, heartless.

Synonyms
sadistic
Antonyms
merciful
Example Sentences
  • The supervisor was very cruel to Josh, as he would always give Josh the hardest, most degrading work he could find.
2 Definition

Harsh; severe.

Synonyms
brutal
3 Definition

Cool; awesome; neat.

Adverb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To a great degree; terribly.