cruel, beastly, ruthless, pitiless, barbarous, grim, horrible, vicious, wicked, brutal, savage, atrocious, fiendish
Usage pattern:
kegyetlen valakivel/valamivel; kegyetlen bánásmód; kegyetlen dolog valamit tenni
Meaning
intentionally causing pain
Themes
human_behavior
|intentional_harm
|pain
|abuse
|emotion
|emotions
|relationships
Definition
Deliberately causing physical or emotional suffering to others.
Usage pattern:
kegyetlen tél/nyár; az élet kegyetlen tud lenni
Meaning
causing pain by nature
Themes
hardship
|weather
|suffering
|life_events
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Causing suffering or distress due to its harsh or unpleasant nature, without intent.
Usage pattern:
kegyetlen valakivel
Meaning
cruel, harsh, or brutal
Themes
cruelty
|harshness
|behavior
|interpersonal
|mistreatment
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Cruel, harsh, or brutal in a way that seems lacking in normal human kindness or sensitivity.
Meaning
cruel and without mercy
Themes
cruelty
|violence
|punishment
|lack_of_mercy
|emotions
|crime
|society
Definition
Showing no pity or mercy; willing to cause pain or suffering without feeling sorry.
Meaning
showing no pity or mercy
Themes
cruelty
|human_behavior
|lack_of_compassion
|violence
|authority
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Completely lacking pity or mercy toward people who are suffering, and willing to let harm continue without compassion.
Meaning
extremely cruel and brutal
Themes
cruelty
|violence
|inhumanity
|abuse
|punishment
|emotions
|law
Definition
Shockingly cruel, violent, or inhuman, especially in the way people are treated.
Usage pattern:
kegyetlen küzdelem/körülmények/hőség
Meaning
harsh and unrelenting
Themes
relentlessness
|harsh_conditions
|conflict
|hardship
|severity
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Harsh, merciless, and not allowing for relief or leniency.
Meaning
morally shocking and very bad
Themes
cruelty
|morality
|crime
|oppression
|inhumane_conditions
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Extremely shocking, cruel, or morally very bad, often causing strong disgust or anger.
Usage pattern:
kegyetlen ember/banda
Meaning
cruel and likely to hurt
Themes
violence
|cruelty
|people
|animals
|danger
|crime
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Extremely cruel and violent, and likely to hurt or seriously injure people or animals.
Usage pattern:
kegyetlen megjegyzés/kritika
Meaning
extremely unkind and hurtful
Themes
speech
|writing
|malice
|criticism
|reputation
|cruelty
|communication
|emotions
|relationships
Definition
Extremely unkind and cruel, especially in speech or writing, and clearly meant to hurt someone’s feelings or damage their reputation.
Usage pattern:
kegyetlen + főnév
Meaning
very strong and unpleasant
Themes
severity
|pain
|weather
|danger
|intensity
|health
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Very strong and harsh in effect, often causing pain, difficulty, or physical danger.
Meaning
extremely cruel or violent
Themes
violence
|cruelty
|crime
|repression
|emotions
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Extremely cruel and violent, showing no pity or concern for suffering.
Meaning
brutally honest or impressively harsh
Themes
slang
|harsh_honesty
|humor
|insult
|internet
|admiration
|communication
|emotions
Definition
Used to describe a comment, action, or person that is impressively harsh, bold, or brutally honest in a way that others find exciting, entertaining, or admirable.
Meaning
extremely cruel or brutal
Themes
cruelty
|violence
|crime
|moral_shock
|formal_register
|core_vocabulary
|law
Definition
Extremely cruel, violent, or evil in a way that causes great suffering or moral shock, especially describing crimes or acts.
Usage pattern:
+ hőség/fájdalom
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or harsh
Themes
severity
|pain
|weather
|discomfort
|informal_intensifier
|health
|daily_life
|emotions
Definition
Extremely unpleasant, harsh, or painful; severe in a way that feels almost cruel.
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