Distressing, abominable, agonizing, and bitter are all synonyms for cruel. Compassionate and merciful are antonyms of cruel. And here are 77 another word for cruel.
1. brutal
2. harsh
The adjective "cruel" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 5 synonyms with 4 letters, 5 synonyms with 5 letters, 9 synonyms with 6 letters, 9 synonyms with 7 letters, 10 synonyms with 8 letters, 19 synonyms with 9 letters, 3 synonyms with 10 letters, 7 synonyms with 11 letters, 5 synonyms with 12 letters, and 2 synonyms with 13 letters, for a total of 74 synonyms for cruel.
His actions were incredibly cruel.
The punishment seemed exceptionally cruel.
She spoke in a cruel tone.
They faced cruel treatment and hardship.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| True | Untrue, false, fallacious | In accordance with fact or reality., similar |
| Crucial | Minor, unimportant | Pivotal, critical |