Cruel synonyms such as "distressing, abominable, agonizing, and bitter". Cruel is an adjective, and its antonyms are compassionate and merciful. Here are 76 another word for cruel with example sentences.
Another word for Cruel
1. brutal
- wicked
- vile
- vicious
- unsympathetic
- unsparing
- unrelenting
- unmerciful
- unkind
- unfeeling
- unemotional
- uncharitable
- uncaring
- stony-hearted
- stern
- spiteful
- severe
- savage
- sanguinary
- sadistic
- ruthless
- remorseless
- pitiless
- nasty
- murderous
- monstrous
- merciless
- mean
- inhumane
- inhuman
- inclement
- homicidal
- hideous
- heinous
- heartless
- harsh
- hard-hearted
- ghastly
- flinty
- fierce
- fiendish
- ferocious
- evil
- draconian
- diabolical
- devilish
- dastardly
- cut-throat
- cold-hearted
- cold-blooded
- callous
- brutish
- brutal
- bloodthirsty
- bloodless
- beastly
- barbarous
- barbaric
- atrocious
- abominable
2. harsh
- upsetting
- traumatic
- tough
- severe
- painful
- heartbreaking
- heart-rending
- harsh
- harrowing
- hard
- grim
- grievous
- excruciating
- distressing
- distressful
- bitter
- agonizing
How to Use cruel in a Sentence
His actions were incredibly cruel.
She spoke in a cruel tone.
The punishment seemed exceptionally cruel.