brutal

🇺🇸 /ˈbruːtl/ 🇬🇧 /ˈbruːtl/
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adjective
C1

very violent and cruel

The brutal attack left everyone shocked.

C1

very direct and honest in a way that might hurt feelings

Her brutal honesty made him feel sad.

translation

adj. very violent and cruel; very direct and honest in a way that might hurt feelings