cruelty (Meaning)
cruelty (n)
a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
feelings of extreme heartlessness
the quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyance
Synonyms & Antonyms of cruelty
cruelty Sentence Examples
- The cruelty of the dictator knew no bounds, as he oppressed his people with an iron fist.
- The cruelty of nature was on full display as the predator stalked its prey through the dense forest.
- She couldn't fathom the cruelty of fate that had robbed her of everything she held dear.
- The cruelty of the children towards the stray animals saddened the whole community.
- Witnessing the cruelty of war firsthand, he returned home with scars that ran deeper than physical wounds.
- The cruelty of the situation struck her like a blow to the chest, leaving her feeling helpless and alone.
- Despite his gentle demeanor, he couldn't ignore the cruelty of the world around him.
- The cruelty of poverty forced families to make impossible choices just to survive.
- The cruelty of the criminal's actions left a trail of devastation in its wake.
- In the face of such cruelty, she resolved to fight for justice and compassion in the world.
FAQs About the word cruelty
a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering, feelings of extreme heartlessness, the quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyance
atrocity,brutality,barbarity, inhumanity, heartlessness, savagery, cruelness, ruthlessness, truculence, murderousness
compassion, humaneness, humanity, kindness, sympathy, warmth, benignity, humaneness, benignity, humanity
The cruelty of the dictator knew no bounds, as he oppressed his people with an iron fist.
The cruelty of nature was on full display as the predator stalked its prey through the dense forest.
She couldn't fathom the cruelty of fate that had robbed her of everything she held dear.
The cruelty of the children towards the stray animals saddened the whole community.
