brute

noun
UK: /bruːt/
US: /bruːt/

  1. A cruel, rough, or violent man.

    1. He was a brute to his dog, always shouting at him.
    2. The brute showed no remorse for his actions, terrifying everyone involved.

  2. An animal, especially a large or aggressive one.

    1. The brute was big and scary.
    2. The zookeeper carefully approached the brute within its enclosure.

  3. A difficult or unpleasant task.

    1. It was a brute of a job.
    2. The project was a brute to complete, requiring long hours and intense focus.

Synonyms

beast monster savage fiend
brute adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of a brute; savage; unreasoning.

    1. He used brute force to open it.
    2. The safe required brute strength to move due to its weight.
brute transitive-verb

  1. To treat someone cruelly or violently.

    1. Don't brute the animals!
    2. He bruted the smaller boy in an act of unwarranted aggression.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "brute" in English means: A cruel, rough, or violent man., An animal, especially a large or aggressive one., A difficult or unpleasant task..

The phonetic transcription of "brute" is /bruːt/ in British English and /bruːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "brute": beast, monster, savage, fiend.

Example usage of "brute": "He was a brute to his dog, always shouting at him.". More examples on the page.