C1 noun رسمی

barbaric

/bɑːrˈber.ɪk/

Describing behavior or actions that are extremely cruel, primitive, or unsophisticated. It refers to acts that lack the refinement of modern civilization or violate basic human standards of decency.

مثال‌ها

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1

The way the prisoners were treated was nothing short of barbaric.

The treatment of the prisoners was extremely cruel and inhuman.

2

International observers condemned the barbaric use of chemical weapons.

Global monitors criticized the savage and primitive use of chemical weapons.

3

In my opinion, expecting people to work on a Sunday is just barbaric.

I think it is very unfair and uncivilized to make people work on Sundays.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
barbarism
Verb
barbarize
قید
barbarically
صفت
barbaric
مرتبط
barbarity
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راهنمای حفظ

Think of the word sounding like 'bar-bar,' which is how the ancient Greeks thought foreigners' speech sounded—like nonsense noise.

آزمون سریع

The invasion was marked by ________ acts that shocked the rest of the world.

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: barbaric

مثال‌ها

1

The way the prisoners were treated was nothing short of barbaric.

everyday

The treatment of the prisoners was extremely cruel and inhuman.

2

International observers condemned the barbaric use of chemical weapons.

formal

Global monitors criticized the savage and primitive use of chemical weapons.

3

In my opinion, expecting people to work on a Sunday is just barbaric.

informal

I think it is very unfair and uncivilized to make people work on Sundays.

4

Archaeological evidence suggests that what was once labeled a barbaric society was actually highly complex.

academic

Research shows that cultures called primitive were actually quite advanced.

5

The firm's barbaric approach to cost-cutting led to a massive loss in employee morale.

business

The company's harsh and crude method of reducing expenses hurt staff spirits.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
barbarism
Verb
barbarize
قید
barbarically
صفت
barbaric
مرتبط
barbarity

ترکیب‌های رایج

barbaric act a savage or cruel deed
barbaric behavior conduct that is primitive or cruel
barbaric custom a traditional practice seen as primitive
barbaric cruelty extreme and inhuman treatment
barbaric splendor magnificence that is showy and unrefined

عبارات رایج

a barbaric act

an action of extreme cruelty

bordering on barbaric

almost completely uncivilized or cruel

barbaric splendor

grandeur that is crude or overly ornate

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

barbaric vs barbarous

While often used interchangeably, 'barbarous' is more strictly associated with cruelty, whereas 'barbaric' can also imply a lack of cultural refinement.

barbaric vs barbarian

Barbarian is a noun referring to a person; barbaric is an adjective describing their nature or actions.

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نکات کاربردی

The word is used to express intense disapproval of cruelty or to describe something as primitive. It is common in historical contexts but also used hyperbolically in modern speech.

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اشتباهات رایج

Avoid using 'barbaric' as a noun. While the user label indicated noun, the word functions almost exclusively as an adjective. Use 'barbarism' for the concept or 'barbarian' for the person.

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راهنمای حفظ

Think of the word sounding like 'bar-bar,' which is how the ancient Greeks thought foreigners' speech sounded—like nonsense noise.

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ریشه کلمه

Derived from the Greek 'barbaros,' meaning foreign, strange, or non-Greek speaking.

الگوهای دستوری

Used as an attributive adjective (e.g., barbaric acts). Used as a predicative adjective (e.g., The conditions were barbaric). Does not typically take comparative suffixes; use 'more barbaric'.
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بافت فرهنگی

The term is rooted in historical Western perspectives of 'civilization' versus 'outsiders,' often used to justify imperial conquest.

آزمون سریع

The invasion was marked by ________ acts that shocked the rest of the world.

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: barbaric

لغات مرتبط

overall

B2

Describing the total or general nature of something when all parts or factors are considered together. It refers to the whole of a situation rather than specific details or individual components.

overlap

B2

To cover part of the same area of space or time as something else, or to have some common qualities or features. It describes situations where two things occupy the same physical space partially or where two events happen simultaneously for a period.

overseas

B2

Relating to, coming from, or situated in a country across the sea or ocean. It is used to describe international contexts, particularly travel, trade, or living arrangements in a foreign land.

panel

B2

A panel is a small group of people brought together to discuss a specific topic, provide expert advice, or make decisions. It can also refer to a distinct, flat, and often rectangular section of a larger surface, such as a wall, door, or control board.

parameter

B2

A parameter is a limit or boundary that defines the scope of a particular process, system, or activity. In technical or mathematical contexts, it refers to a measurable factor that sets the conditions of an operation.

passive

B2

Describing someone who allows things to happen or accepts what others do without resistance or participation. It is also used in grammar to describe a sentence structure where the subject is the recipient of the action rather than the performer.

persist

B2

To continue firmly in an opinion or a course of action despite difficulty, opposition, or failure. It also refers to a state or condition that continues to exist or endure over a prolonged period.

philosophy

B2

Philosophy is the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline. It also refers to a specific set of beliefs, values, or principles that guide the behavior and outlook of an individual or an organization.

portion

B2

A portion is a part of a whole that has been divided or allocated to a specific person or purpose. It is most commonly used to describe a serving of food or a specific share of a larger amount, such as money or time.

pose

B2

To present or constitute a problem, danger, or challenge that needs to be addressed. It also refers to the physical act of assuming a specific position for a photograph, painting, or artistic work.

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