cruel
/ˈkruːəl/
cru · el
ˈkruː · əl
English Definition
adj. causing pain or suffering to others
Significado en Español
cruel
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tàn nhẫn, độc ác
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “cruel”:
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A
kind
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B
gentle
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C
heartless
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D
compassionate
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C — heartless.
“cruel” means adj. causing pain or suffering to others
Common questions about “cruel”
What does “cruel” mean?
cruel — adj. causing pain or suffering to others. In Chinese: 残酷的，残忍的.
How do you pronounce “cruel”?
cruel is pronounced /ˈkruːəl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: cru · el.
Is “cruel” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. cruel appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
