brute
word
/ˈbɹut/
broot
/bɹˈuːt/
broot
Definition
A brute is a person or animal who is cruel, violent, or has no manners. It can also be used to describe something controlled purely by physical force, not intelligence.
Usage & Nuances
Usually negative and formal; calling someone a "brute" is very insulting. Common in the phrase "brute force" (only physical power, without thought). "Brute" can refer to people or animals, but often means a cruel man.
Spanish: bruto - bestia (persona violenta)Portuguese (BR): bruto - animal (pessoa violenta)Portuguese (PT): bruto - animal (pessoa violenta)Chinese (Simplified): 野蛮人 - 粗暴的人Chinese (Traditional): 野蠻人 - 粗暴的人Hindi: हिंसक व्यक्ति - क्रूर व्यक्तिArabic: همجي - شخص عنيفBengali: বর্বর - পশু (অভদ্র ব্যক্তি)Russian: зверь - грубиянJapanese: 野獣 - 暴力的な人Vietnamese: kẻ thô lỗ - thú vật (kẻ bạo lực)Korean: 짐승 - 폭력적인 사람Turkish: vahşi - kaba kuvvet sahibi kişiUrdu: بدمعاش - وحشی (ظالم شخص یا جانور)Indonesian: brutal - binatang (orang kejam)
Example Sentences
The brute broke the door with his fists.
basic
Don't act like a brute to your friends.
basic
Some people use brute force instead of thinking.
basic
He can be a real brute when he loses his temper.
natural
You don't have to be a brute to get what you want.
natural
The boss gets things done through brute force, not negotiation.
natural