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brutish

adjective

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Meaning

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Having the qualities of a brute; coarse, cruel, or lacking refinement.

Example Sentence

The brutish guard shoved the visitors aside without a word of apology.

Usage Note

Use 'brutish' to describe behavior or actions that are coarse, cruel, or lacking refinement, especially when comparing a person’s conduct to that of a brute.