Synonyms & Antonyms : Cruel





Cruel



( Adjective )


It was a cruel of him to make the donkey carry such a heavy load.

Synonyms:

Inhuman

Merciless

Inexorable

Callous

Pitiless

Contextual Examples:

Orphans are brought up in inhuman conditions in this so called orphanage.

The dacoits were merciless upon the villagers and killed a few of them to terrorize the others.

His inexorable propaganda against his opponents brought him temporary victory but ultimate defeat.

Don’t be callous to the suffering of others.

His work is generally compared with the pitiless efficiency of machine.



Antonyms:

Human

Merciful

Sympathetic

Tender

Kind

Compassionate

Contextual Examples:

O God! Take mercy on the humans. Save them from mutual warfare and destruction.

Although a rich man, Rajesh has always exhibited sympathy and kindness to the poor.

The Principal remitted the tuition fee of the poor child on compassionate grounds.




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