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Definition von brutal

Häufigkeit

brutal

(bruːtəl )
1. Adjektiv
A brutal act or person is cruel and violent.
He was the victim of a very brutal murder.
...the brutal suppression of anti-government protests.
Jensen is a dangerous man, and can be very brutal and reckless.
Synonyme:cruel, harsh, savage, grim   Weitere Synonyme von brutal
brutally Adverb [usually ADVERB with verb]
Her real parents had been brutally murdered.
Synonyme:cruelly, fiercely, savagely, ruthlessly   Weitere Synonyme von brutal
2. Adjektiv
If someone expresses something unpleasant with brutal honesty or frankness, they express it in a clear and accurate way, without attempting to disguise its unpleasantness.
It was refreshing to talk about themselves and their feelings with brutal honesty.
He took an anguished breath. He had to be brutal and say it.
brutally Adverb [ADVERB adjective, ADVERB with verb]
The talks had been brutally frank.
Synonyme:mercilessly, fiercely, cruelly, relentlessly   Weitere Synonyme von brutal
3. Adjektiv
Brutal is used to describe things that have an unpleasant effect on people, especially when there is no attempt by anyone to reduce their effect.
The dip in prices this summer will be brutal.
The afternoon sun had been brutal.
The 20th century brought brutal change to some countries.
brutally Adverb [usually ADVERB with verb, oft ADVERB adjective]
The early-morning New York air can be brutally cold.
Synonyme:savagely, cruelly, dangerously, ferociously   Weitere Synonyme von brutal
Weitere Synonyme von brutal
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Häufigkeit

brutal in American

(ˈbrutəl ; bro̅otˈ'l)
Adjektiv
1.  Obsolete
of or belonging to beasts; animal
2. 
like a brute; cruel and unfeeling; savage, violent, ruthless, etc.
3. 
very harsh or rigorous
a brutal winter
4. 
plain and direct, although distressing in effect
brutal facts
SIMILAR WORDS:  ˈcruel
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.
Abgeleitete Formen
brutally (ˈbrutally)
Adverb
Wortherkunft von brutal
ME & OFr < ML brutalis
Häufigkeit

brutal in British

(ˈbruːtəl )
Adjektiv
1. 
cruel; vicious; savage
2. 
extremely honest or coarse in speech or manner
3. 
harsh; severe; extreme
brutal cold
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Abgeleitete Formen
brutality (bruˈtality)
Substantiv
brutally (ˈbrutally)
Adverb

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There is a brutal irony about his retirement accommodation. Times, Sunday Times (2016)Couples counsellors suggest having an honest (but not brutal) exchange about what behavioural tweaks would bring you closer. Times, Sunday Times (2017)The body shape of the modern fighter is very different to the early fighters, they were much more brutal, more savage. Times, Sunday Times (2017)But he was too brutal about those with less strong stomachs. Jenkins, Roy Truman (1986)The year just gone was especially brutal. Times, Sunday Times (2010)This was a vicious and brutal attack. The Sun (2008)He says squash is brutal but adds that he loves his job. Times, Sunday Times (2013)The time has come to discuss these with brutal frankness. Times, Sunday Times (2008)It has been a cruel and brutal election. The Sun (2015)This is a time for brutal honesty and fronting up. Times, Sunday Times (2013)It could be brutal and vicious from round one. The Sun (2013)So why were they killed in such a brutal manner? Times, Sunday Times (2013)Their approach is one of brutal honesty and individuals taking responsibility. Times, Sunday Times (2012)But it can be brutal and harsh and difficult, too. Times, Sunday Times (2010)Be brutal about what you will and won't go to see. Times, Sunday Times (2013)It was brutal, especially the first half. The Sun (2010)Round says the brutal nature of the Dakar is part of its allure. Times, Sunday Times (2012)These are the questions that a five-day inquest was considering last week with brutal frankness. Times, Sunday Times (2007)But it's a cruel and brutal sport. Times, Sunday Times (2011)Set in Scotland, it follows two families torn apart by a brutal double murder. The Sun (2015)

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Übersetzungen für brutal

Britisches Englisch: brutal /ˈbruːtl/ ADJECTIVE
A brutal act or person is cruel and violent.
This is a brutal and senseless war.
  • Amerikanisches Englisch: brutal
  • Arabisch: وَحُشِيّ
  • Brasilianisches Portugiesisch: brutal
  • Chinesisch: 残忍的
  • Kroatisch: brutalan
  • Tschechisch: brutální
  • Dänisch: brutal
  • Niederländisch: bruut
  • Europäisches Spanisch: brutal violento
  • Finnisch: raaka brutaali
  • Französisch: brutal
  • Deutsch: brutal
  • Griechisch: κτηνώδης
  • Italienisch: brutale
  • Japanisch: 残忍な
  • Koreanisch: 잔인한
  • Norwegisch: brutal
  • Polnisch: brutalny
  • Europäisches Portugiesisch: brutal
  • Rumänisch: brutal
  • Russisch: жестокий
  • Spanisch: brutal
  • Schwedisch: brutal
  • Thai: โหดร้าย
  • Türkisch: vahşi
  • Ukrainisch: жорстокий
  • Vietnamesisch: tàn bạo

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  • brut
  • brutal
  • brutalise
  • brutalism
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