Brutality

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /br(j)uːˈtæləti/

Definitions of brutality

noun extreme cruelty or violence

Example Sentences

A1 The brutality of the movie scared me.

A2 The brutality of the war left a lasting impact on the survivors.

B1 The brutality of the dictator's regime was well-documented by human rights organizations.

B2 The brutality of the police towards the protesters sparked outrage among the public.

C1 The brutality of the criminal's actions was condemned by society.

C2 The brutality of the torture methods used by the military was shocking and inhumane.

adjective brutal

Example Sentences

A1 The brutality of the movie scared the children.

A2 She couldn't watch the brutality of the fight scene.

B1 The brutality of the dictator's regime was well-documented.

B2 The brutality of the war left a lasting impact on the country.

C1 The brutality of the crime shocked even the seasoned detectives.

C2 The brutality of the torture methods used by the regime was beyond comprehension.

Examples of brutality in a Sentence

formal The brutality of the attack left many people in shock.

informal I can't believe the level of brutality in that movie scene.

slang The brutality of that fight was off the charts.

figurative The brutality of the winter storm was unmatched.

Grammatical Forms of brutality

plural

brutalities

comparative

more brutal

superlative

most brutal

present tense

brutalizes

future tense

will brutalize

perfect tense

has brutalized

continuous tense

is brutalizing

singular

brutality

positive degree

brutal

infinitive

to brutalize

gerund

brutalizing

participle

brutalized

Origin and Evolution of brutality

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'brutality' originated from the Latin word 'brutalis' which means savage or cruel.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'brutality' has retained its meaning of extreme cruelty or savagery, but has also come to be associated with violence and inhuman treatment towards others.