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brutish

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective brutish has 1 sense
  1. beastly, bestial, brute, brutish - resembling a beast; showing lack of human sensibility; "beastly desires"; "a bestial nature"; "brute force"; "a dull and brutish man"; "bestial treatment of prisoners"
    Antonym: humane (indirect, via inhumane)

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Term: brutish

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition 1: Resembling or characteristic of a brute, showing lack of intelligence or sensitivity.

Example sentence:

He was known for his brutish behavior, often resorting to violence without reason.

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Definition 2: Relating to or characteristic of an animal or beasts.

Example sentence:

The wilderness had a certain brutish charm, with its untamed creatures and primal beauty.

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Definition 3: Harsh, uncultured, or uncivilized.

Example sentence:

The villagers found the new lord's rule to be brutish and oppressive.

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Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A brutish person, someone lacking intelligence or refinement.

Example sentence:

She was appalled by his behavior at the party, seeing him as nothing more than a brutish.

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