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Word: Cruel
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
Middle English: via Old French from Latin crudelis, related to crudus (see crude)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkruː(ə)l
Dialects: British English
Definition:
wilfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it
Short Definition:wilfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it
Examples:- people who are cruel to animals
- a cruel remark
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