brutality
Brutality refers to behavior that is very cruel, violent, or heartless. It is often used to describe physical violence or the quality of being savage and insensitive to the suffering of others.
例文
3 / 5The witnesses were shocked by the sheer brutality of the attack in the park.
The witnesses were shocked by the extreme violence of the attack in the park.
The international community condemned the brutality of the regime's crackdown on protesters.
The international community condemned the cruel violence used by the regime against protesters.
I had to stop watching the documentary; the brutality was just too much for me.
I had to stop watching the film because the cruelty shown was overwhelming.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of a 'Brute' (a strong, violent beast) and the 'Brutality' (violent actions) he would commit.
クイックテスト
The protesters marched to demand an end to police _______.
正解！
正解は： brutality
例文
The witnesses were shocked by the sheer brutality of the attack in the park.
everydayThe witnesses were shocked by the extreme violence of the attack in the park.
The international community condemned the brutality of the regime's crackdown on protesters.
formalThe international community condemned the cruel violence used by the regime against protesters.
I had to stop watching the documentary; the brutality was just too much for me.
informalI had to stop watching the film because the cruelty shown was overwhelming.
Scholars have long debated the systemic brutality inherent in colonial expansion.
academicAcademic researchers discuss the organized violence that was part of colonial growth.
The board was criticized for the brutality of the sudden, massive budget cuts.
businessThe directors were criticized for the harsh and insensitive nature of the budget reductions.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
the brutality of war
the harsh and violent reality of armed conflict
naked brutality
obvious and undisguised violence
unnecessary brutality
violence used when it was not required by the situation
よく混同される語
Brutishness suggests being stupid or animal-like, while brutality specifically focuses on cruelty and violence.
Severity means being strict or harsh, but it does not necessarily imply the physical violence found in brutality.
使い方のコツ
Brutality is most commonly used in political or social justice contexts, especially regarding the 'police brutality' debate. It can also be used metaphorically to describe harsh honesty or difficult conditions.
よくある間違い
Learners sometimes use the non-standard word 'brutalness' instead of the correct noun 'brutality'.
覚え方のコツ
Think of a 'Brute' (a strong, violent beast) and the 'Brutality' (violent actions) he would commit.
語源
Derived from the Middle French 'brutalité', which comes from the Latin 'brutus', meaning dull, stupid, or heavy (like an animal).
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In the United States and many other countries, 'police brutality' is a major topic of contemporary political protest and civil rights movements.
クイックテスト
The protesters marched to demand an end to police _______.
正解！
正解は： brutality
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