cruel

adjective B1

Meaning

"Cruel" means being very unkind or causing a lot of pain to others.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "cruel" with "cool," which means something positive.

Example Sentences

It is cruel to ignore someone who needs help .
It is cruel to ignore someone's feelings on purpose .
It was cruel to leave the dog outside in the rain .
Why do some people act in a cruel way ?

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