cruelly

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière cruelle » ou « avec l'intention de causer de la douleur ou de la souffrance ». Décrit des actions dures, méchantes ou délibérément nuisibles envers autrui.

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.

   d'une manière cruelle

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

   Synonymesbrutallycallouslyharshlymercilesslypitilesslysavagelyunkindlyviciously

   Antonymescompassionatelygentlyhumanelykindlymercifully

2. Excessively or harshlyB2informal

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

   cruellement, avec excès

   • 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.

   Synonymesbrutallyharshlymercilesslypitilesslyruthlesslysavagelyseverelyviciously