barbaric
word
Definition
Describes something cruel, extremely violent, or lacking in civilization and human decency.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or strong word, used for criticizing extremely cruel behaviors or practices. Often found in discussions about violence, punishment, or historical events. Not appropriate for minor rudeness. Related words: 'brutal', 'savage.'
Spanish: bárbaro - salvajePortuguese (BR): bárbaro - selvagemPortuguese (PT): bárbaro - selvagemChinese (Simplified): 野蛮的 - 残忍的Chinese (Traditional): 野蠻的 - 殘忍的Hindi: बर्बर - अमानवीयArabic: همجي - وحشيBengali: বন্য - বর্বরRussian: варварский - жестокийJapanese: 野蛮な - 残酷なVietnamese: dã man - tàn bạoKorean: 야만적인 - 잔인한Turkish: barbar - vahşiUrdu: وحشیانہ - غیرمہذبIndonesian: barbar - biadab
Example Sentences
The prisoners lived in barbaric conditions.
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Many people think that public executions are barbaric.
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The treatment of animals was called barbaric by activists.
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That movie's violence was so extreme, it felt barbaric to watch.
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His barbaric remarks shocked everyone at the meeting.
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Using such barbaric methods is unacceptable in modern society.
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