B1 — Intermediateadjective
crudele
cruel, ruthless
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
spietatoferocebrutalesadicotirannico
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
gentilecompassionevoleclementepietosomisericordioso
Usage note
'Crudele' is the general term. 'Spietato' (pitiless) emphasises lack of mercy. 'Feroce' implies wild, savage cruelty. 'Brutale' stresses physical or blunt cruelty. 'Sadico' implies pleasure from causing pain.
Example
"È crudele lasciare un animale senza cibo o acqua."
"It is cruel to leave an animal without food or water."
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