A couple of questions

Is cruel a bad word?

While all these words mean "showing fury or malignity in looks or actions," cruel implies indifference to suffering and even positive pleasure in inflicting it.

Does cruel mean bad?

1. Cruel, pitiless, ruthless, brutal, savage imply readiness to cause pain to others. Cruel implies willingness to cause pain, and indifference to suffering: a cruel stepfather. Pitiless adds the idea of refusal to show compassion: pitiless to captives.

What kind of word is cruel?

Cruel is an adjective — Word Type.

What do you mean by cruel?

Definition of cruel 1 : disposed to inflict pain or suffering : devoid of humane feelings a cruel tyrant has a cruel heart. 2a : causing or conducive to injury, grief, or pain a cruel joke a cruel twist of fate.

Is kind opposite of cruel?

The opposite of cruel is kind . Kind.

Is cruel the same as mean?

Frequently Asked Questions About cruel While all these words mean "showing fury or malignity in looks or actions," cruel implies indifference to suffering and even positive pleasure in inflicting it.

Why are you so cruel meaning?

1 adj Someone who is cruel deliberately causes pain or distress to people or animals.

What is a cruel person called?

savage. noun. someone who is cruel and violent.