Brute (Adjective)
Meaning
Resembling a beast; showing lack of human sensibility; "beastly desires"; "a bestial nature"; "brute force"; "a dull and brutish man"; "bestial treatment of prisoners".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The brute strength of the wrestler was evident as he lifted his opponent over his head.
- His brutish behavior towards his wife was a cause for concern among their friends and family.
- The dictator's regime was marked by its brute force and disregard for human rights.
- The serial killer's bestial nature was revealed through the gruesome details of his crimes.
- The prisoner's brutish treatment at the hands of his captors was a clear violation of international law.