Barbarity

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Pronunciation: /bɑːˈbɛrəti/

Definitions of barbarity

noun extreme cruelty or brutality

Example Sentences

A1 The barbarity of war is devastating.

A2 The barbarity of the dictator's regime was well-documented.

B1 The barbarity of the crime shocked the entire community.

B2 The barbarity of the massacre left a lasting impact on the survivors.

C1 The barbarity of the torture methods used by the regime was beyond comprehension.

C2 The barbarity of the genocide was a dark chapter in human history.

adjective barbaric

Example Sentences

A1 The barbarity of the ancient tribes frightened the villagers.

A2 The barbarity of the dictator's regime was well-known throughout the country.

B1 The barbarity of the war crimes committed during the conflict shocked the international community.

B2 The barbarity of the torture methods used by the regime was condemned by human rights organizations.

C1 The barbarity of the massacre was a dark chapter in the country's history.

C2 The barbarity of the atrocities committed during the genocide was beyond comprehension.

Examples of barbarity in a Sentence

formal The international community condemned the barbarity of the war crimes committed by the dictator.

informal The barbarity of the crime shocked the small town.

slang The barbarity of the situation was just straight up messed up.

figurative The barbarity of nature's wrath was evident in the destruction left behind by the hurricane.

Grammatical Forms of barbarity

past tense

barbarized

plural

barbarities

comparative

more barbaric

superlative

most barbaric

present tense

barbarizes

future tense

will barbarize

perfect tense

have barbarized

continuous tense

is barbarizing

singular

barbarity

positive degree

barbaric

infinitive

to barbarize

gerund

barbarizing

participle

barbarized

Origin and Evolution of barbarity

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'barbarity' originated from the Latin word 'barbaritas' which meant uncivilized or foreign.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'barbarity' has evolved to encompass a broader meaning of cruelty, brutality, and inhumanity.