Brutish (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 dictator's brutish tactics toward his enemies were widely condemned by the international community.
- His brutish nature made him a formidable opponent on the rugby field, but a liability in polite society.
- The brutish treatment of the prisoners by the guards was a clear violation of human rights.
- The brutish behavior of the drunken revelers was a stark contrast to the refined atmosphere of the upscale restaurant.
- The brutish force used by the police to quell the riot was criticized by many as excessive and unjustified.