brutal

• Décrit quelque chose d'extrêmement cruel, sévère ou désagréable, souvent avec une grande violence ou sans ménagement.

Describes something extremely violent, harsh, or unpleasant.

1. Cruel and violentB2formal

   Extremely cruel, harsh, or violent in nature.

   Cruel et violent

   • 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.

   Synonymesbarbaricbloodthirstycruelferociousheartlessinhumanemercilessruthlesssavagevicious

   Antonymescompassionategentlehumanekindmercifultender

2. Unpleasantly direct or honestB2informal

   Harshly straightforward or blunt, often causing discomfort.

   Brutal (franc, sans ménagement)

   • 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.

   Synonymesabrasivebluntcandidcausticcuttingdirectfrankharshplainspokenscathingunsparing

   Antonymesconsideratediplomaticgentlekindsubtletactful

3. Extremely difficult or unpleasantB2informal

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

   extrêmement difficile ou pénible

   • 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.

   Synonymesarduousdemandinggruelingharshintolerablepunishingsevereunbearable

   Antonymeseasygentlekindmildpleasant