C1 noun औपचारिक

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.

उदाहरण

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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.

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
barbarism
Verb
barbarize
क्रिया विशेषण
barbarically
विशेषण
barbaric
संबंधित
barbarity
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याद रखने का तरीका

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

त्वरित क्विज़

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

सही!

सही उत्तर है: barbaric

उदाहरण

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.

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
barbarism
Verb
barbarize
क्रिया विशेषण
barbarically
विशेषण
barbaric
संबंधित
barbarity

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

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

सामान्य वाक्यांश

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

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

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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इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

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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सामान्य गलतियाँ

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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याद रखने का तरीका

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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शब्द की उत्पत्ति

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

व्याकरण पैटर्न

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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सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

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

त्वरित क्विज़

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

सही!

सही उत्तर है: barbaric

संबंधित शब्द

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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