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.
예시
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.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of a 'Brute' (a strong, violent beast) and the 'Brutality' (violent actions) he would commit.
빠른 퀴즈
The protesters marched to demand an end to police _______.
정답!
정답은: brutality
예시
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.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
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
자주 혼동되는 단어
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.
사용 참고사항
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.
자주 하는 실수
Learners sometimes use the non-standard word 'brutalness' instead of the correct noun 'brutality'.
암기 팁
Think of a 'Brute' (a strong, violent beast) and the 'Brutality' (violent actions) he would commit.
어원
Derived from the Middle French 'brutalité', which comes from the Latin 'brutus', meaning dull, stupid, or heavy (like an animal).
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In the United States and many other countries, 'police brutality' is a major topic of contemporary political protest and civil rights movements.
빠른 퀴즈
The protesters marched to demand an end to police _______.
정답!
정답은: brutality
관련 어휘
관련 단어
complement
A2A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.
compound
A2Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.
conceive
A2To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.
confer
A2To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.
conform
A2To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.
consecutive
A2Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).
consistency
A2Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.
disclude
B1Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.
antiformous
B1Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.
interspect
B1Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.
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