crueladjective/kɾuˈɛl/mediumcru·elPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionCausing pain or suffering; inhumane.He committed cruel acts.Cruelty should not be tolerated.syninhumaneatrociousantkindmercifulEtymologyDo latim 'cruelis'Related wordscrueldadecruelmente