🇬🇧 Brutal meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

Brutal describes something that is very harsh, cruel, or without any kindness. It can also mean something is very direct and honest, even if it might sound a little mean. It could describe a person being very mean, a situation that’s super hard, or even a game or weather that’s just too much to deal with!

The math test was so brutal, even my calculator cried.

I tried to sing, but the cat ran away. Brutal review.

Losing at rock-paper-scissors to a baby was brutal to my pride.

My little sister’s honesty is brutal: “Your drawing looks like a potato.”

My haircut was so brutal, even the mirror gasped.

The brutal rain hit the street in a steady beat. A small dog shook under a bench where a brutal man had kicked a box. The dog whimpered in brutal fear as the man gave a brutal shove to a trash bin. A girl ran out, her jacket flapping in the brutal wind, took the dog, and hugged it close.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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