cruelly

• Adverbio que significa de manera cruel, es decir, con la intención de causar dolor o sufrimiento a otros. Describe acciones severas, malvadas o deliberadamente dañinas, o que muestran falta de compasión.

An adverb meaning "in a cruel manner" or "with intent to cause pain or suffering." It describes actions that are harsh, unkind, or deliberately harmful to others.

1. In a cruel mannerB2formal

   In a way that causes pain or suffering intentionally.

   con crueldad

   • The prisoner was treated cruelly by the guards.
   • She spoke cruelly to her younger brother.
   • He was cruelly punished for a minor mistake.

   Sinónimosbrutallycallouslyharshlymercilesslypitilesslysavagelyunkindlyviciously

   Antónimoscompassionatelygentlyhumanelykindlymercifully

2. Excessively or harshlyB2informal

   To an extreme or severe degree, often causing unnecessary hardship.

   Con crueldad excesiva

   • The winter was cruelly cold this year.
   • The deadline was cruelly short for such a big project.
   • He was cruelly disappointed when his plans fell through.

   Sinónimosbrutallyharshlymercilesslypitilesslyruthlesslysavagelyseverelyviciously