cruel

Definition for cruel

adjective as in vicious, pitiless; causing pain

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atrocious, barbarous, bitter, brutal, callous, cold-blooded, evil, harsh, hateful, heartless, inhuman, inhumane, merciless, painful, relentless, ruthless, sadistic, spiteful, tyrannical, unkind, vicious, wicked

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bestial, bloodthirsty, brutish, degenerate, demoniac, depraved, excruciating, ferocious, fierce, flinty, hard, hard-hearted, hellish, implacable, inexorable, malevolent, monstrous, pernicious, poignant, rancorous, revengeful, sinful, unfeeling, unnatural, unrelenting, vengeful, virulent

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But you don’t have to look far to see its inverse — people being irrational, superstitious, fearful, cruel.

From Los Angeles Times

This result was so cruel on Burnley, but no-one is safe, no points are taken against Liverpool, until the final whistle has sounded.

From BBC

"I'm very proud of my team. It was a good campaign from us but we fell at the final hurdle and unfortunately cricket is cruel."

From BBC

“He seemed rather nice. He was never cruel or nasty. He was thoughtful and calm.”

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Holston says he made the videos for "educational purposes", but wildlife experts say his behaviour is cruel and he's been labelled a "goose" by the state's leader.

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