dictionary.ptcrueladjectivegeneral usecommon/kɾuˈɛl/cru·elPortuguêsEnglishEspañolFrançaisDefinition1Causing pain or suffering; inhumane.Usage examples“He committed cruel acts.”“Cruelty should not be tolerated.”SynonymsinhumaneatrociousAntonymskindmerciful
Causing pain or suffering; inhumane.Usage examples“He committed cruel acts.”“Cruelty should not be tolerated.”SynonymsinhumaneatrociousAntonymskindmerciful