brutal

Describes something extremely violent, harsh, or unpleasant.

ruОписывает что-то чрезвычайно жестокое, суровое или неприятное.esDescribe algo extremadamente cruel, violento o duro, o que causa una impresión fuerte y desagradable. También se usa para calificar algo impactante o muy intenso.frDécrit quelque chose d'extrêmement cruel, sévère ou désagréable, souvent avec une grande violence ou sans ménagement.deBeschreibt etwas, das extrem grausam, hart oder unangenehm ist.ptDescreve algo extremamente violento, cruel ou selvagem. Também pode indicar algo muito intenso, duro ou desagradável.zh形容极其残忍、野蛮、暴力或严酷；也可形容令人不适的、艰难的或强烈的。arصفة تصف شيئًا بالغ القسوة أو العنف أو الوحشية، أو شيئًا فظًا بالغ الشدة والضرر، أو تجربة قاسية مؤلمة.

1. Cruel and violent B2 formal

   Extremely cruel, harsh, or violent in nature.

   • The dictator's regime was known for its brutal treatment of opponents.
   • The boxer delivered a brutal punch to his opponent's jaw.
   • The documentary showed the brutal reality of war.

   ruЖестокийescruel y violentofrCruel et violentdeBrutalptBrutalzh残暴的arوحشي

   Synonyms: barbaricbloodthirstycruelferociousheartlessinhumanemercilessruthlesssavagevicious

   Antonyms: compassionategentlehumanekindmercifultender

2. Unpleasantly direct or honest B2 informal

   Harshly straightforward or blunt, often causing discomfort.

   • He gave a brutal critique of her performance.
   • The feedback was brutal but necessary for improvement.
   • She was brutally honest about his lack of talent.

   ruРезкийesbrutal (sinceridad brutal)frBrutal (franc, sans ménagement)deBrutal ehrlichptDireto e sem rodeioszh直率而伤人arصريح بشكل قاسٍ

   Synonyms: abrasivebluntcandidcausticcuttingdirectfrankharshplainspokenscathingunsparing

   Antonyms: consideratediplomaticgentlekindsubtletactful

3. Extremely difficult or unpleasant B2 informal

   Used to describe something that is very hard to endure or deal with.

   • The hike was brutal in the scorching heat.
   • The exam was brutal; I barely finished on time.
   • The winter weather has been brutal this year.

   ruНевыносимыйesextremadamente difícil o desagradablefrextrêmement difficile ou pénibledeUnerträglichptInsustentávelzh难以忍受的arقاسٍ لا يُحتمل

   Synonyms: arduousdemandinggruelingharshintolerablepunishingsevereunbearable

   Antonyms: easygentlekindmildpleasant

• more brutal comparative form
• most brutal superlative form