brutal

//ˈbruːtəl//
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Adjective

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1

Savagely violent, cruel, or harsh.

The brutal attack left the victim seriously injured.

2

Unpleasantly accurate and direct in a way that may cause discomfort.

She gave me a brutal assessment of my work.

3

Extremely severe or difficult to endure.

The athletes trained in brutal heat.

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