Crueler Meaning in English
word · lemma: cruel
ˈkɹuəɫ/, /ˈkɹuɫ
KROO-ler
kɹˈuːəl
kROO-uh-luh
Definition
More unkind or causing more pain or suffering than someone or something else.
Usage & Nuances
'Crueler' is the comparative form of 'cruel.' Mostly used to compare two people, actions, or things. 'Crueller' is also correct in British English. Often found in descriptions of behavior or actions.
Spanish: más cruelPortuguese (BR): mais cruelPortuguese (PT): mais cruelChinese (Simplified): 更残忍Chinese (Traditional): 更殘忍Hindi: और अधिक क्रूरArabic: أكثر قسوةBengali: অধিক নিষ্ঠুরRussian: более жестокийJapanese: より残酷なVietnamese: tàn nhẫn hơnKorean: 더 잔인한Turkish: daha zalimUrdu: زیادہ ظالمIndonesian: lebih kejam
Example Sentences
This movie is crueler than the last one.
basic
His words became crueler as he got angrier.
basic
I think this punishment is crueler than it should be.
basic
The crueler you are to others, the less happy you’ll feel.
natural
Isn’t it crueler to lie than to tell the truth?
natural
Sometimes, children can be crueler to each other than adults realize.
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