brutal

• 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。

Describes something extremely violent, harsh, or unpleasant.

1. Cruel and violentB2formal

   Extremely cruel, harsh, or violent in nature.

   残暴的

   • 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.

   同义词barbaricbloodthirstycruelferociousheartlessinhumanemercilessruthlesssavagevicious

   反义词compassionategentlehumanekindmercifultender

2. Unpleasantly direct or honestB2informal

   Harshly straightforward or blunt, often causing discomfort.

   直率而伤人

   • 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.

   同义词abrasivebluntcandidcausticcuttingdirectfrankharshplainspokenscathingunsparing

   反义词consideratediplomaticgentlekindsubtletactful

3. Extremely difficult or unpleasantB2informal

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

   难以忍受的

   • 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.

   同义词arduousdemandinggruelingharshintolerablepunishingsevereunbearable

   反义词easygentlekindmildpleasant