brutish

adjective
UK: /ˈbruː.tɪʃ/
US: /ˈbruː.tɪʃ/

  1. Resembling or characteristic of a brute; coarse and stupid.

    1. His brutish behavior shocked everyone.
    2. The brutish guards showed no mercy to the prisoners during the long night.

  2. Unfeeling or insensitive; lacking refinement or compassion.

    1. It was a brutish remark.
    2. The critic described the film as a brutish display of violence and insensitivity.

Synonyms

savage cruel vicious coarse crude boorish
brutish adverb

  1. In a manner resembling a brute; coarsely and stupidly.

    1. He acted brutishly at the party.
    2. The men behaved brutishly after drinking, causing a disturbance in the pub.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "brutish" in English means: Resembling or characteristic of a brute; coarse and stupid., Unfeeling or insensitive; lacking refinement or compassion..

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

Synonyms for "brutish": savage, cruel, vicious, coarse, crude, boorish.

Example usage of "brutish": "His brutish behavior shocked everyone.". More examples on the page.