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Added 8 October 2026

brutal

/ˈbɹuːtəl/ adjective

Latin root: brutalis Wiktionary

adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about brutal at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Savagely violent, vicious, ruthless, or cruel, often in an unintelligent manner.
The game was brutal, but after a bloodbath he finally won.
Crude or unfeeling in manner or speech.
Harsh; unrelenting.

Origin

From Medieval Latin brutalis (“savage, stupid”), from Latin brūtus (“dull, stupid”).

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