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brutality
This term evokes a sense of raw, unbridled force and a complete absence of empathy. It is most frequently used in legal, political, or human rights contexts to describe systemic violence or physical abuse, carrying a heavy negative connotation of dehumanization.
When applied to non-physical things, such as truth or honesty, it describes a lack of tact or refinement. In these instances, the word suggests a jarring, unfiltered quality that shocks the recipient, mirroring the impact of physical violence through emotional or intellectual bluntness.
Meanings
Examples
Stop this brutality.
The brutality was shocking.
I hate such brutality.
He suffered from extreme brutality.
The movie showed too much brutality.
They fought with sheer brutality.
The detective uncovered the brutality of the crime.
The orcs attacked the village with mindless brutality.
She could not ignore the brutality of the war.
The regime was defined by its systemic brutality.
I apologize for the brutality of my previous words.
The board meeting was marked by corporate brutality.