savagery

noun
UK: /ˈsæv.ɪ.dʒər.i/
US: /ˈsæv.ɪ.dʒər.i/

  1. Extremely cruel or violent behavior; the quality of being fierce or brutal.

    1. The savagery of the attack shocked everyone.
    2. The war demonstrated the savagery humans are capable of inflicting on each other.

  2. A primitive or uncivilized state or condition.

    1. He described the region as a state of savagery.
    2. The book explores the perceived savagery of indigenous cultures by colonists.

Synonyms

ferocity violence cruelty barbarity brutality

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "savagery" in English means: Extremely cruel or violent behavior; the quality of being fierce or brutal., A primitive or uncivilized state or condition..

The phonetic transcription of "savagery" is /ˈsæv.ɪ.dʒər.i/ in British English and /ˈsæv.ɪ.dʒər.i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "savagery": ferocity, violence, cruelty, barbarity, brutality.

Example usage of "savagery": "The savagery of the attack shocked everyone.". More examples on the page.