Meaning & use
cruel
Deliberately causing pain or suffering to others without feeling sympathy or remorse.
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It was cruel of him to mock the new student's accent in front of everyone.
The cruel dictator ruled through fear, imprisoning anyone who dared to disagree.
A note on using this word
Cruel implies intent to cause harm, distinguishing it from words like 'harsh,' which can be unintentional.
Words with a similar meaning
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