Definition
brutish
adjective
- resembling or characteristic of a brute; cruel, violent, or lacking in human sensitivity
- lacking intelligence or reasoning ability; stupid or unthinking
Examples
- The dictator’s brutish treatment of prisoners shocked the international community.
- His brutish behavior at the party embarrassed his friends.
- The brutish attack left the victim seriously injured.
- She was appalled by her neighbor’s brutish response to criticism.
- The brutish simplicity of his thinking frustrated his colleagues.
- Their brutish disregard for the environment angered local residents.