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brutal

[/ˈbruːtəl/]
adjective
brutal
1. Savage, violent, or cruel in nature
The brutal attack left the community in shock.
O ataque brutal deixou a comunidade em choque.
2. Harsh, severe, or unpleasant to experience
The brutal truth is that we cannot afford this project.
A verdade brutal é que não podemos nos dar ao luxo deste projeto.
3. Blunt and direct, without consideration for feelings
He gave a brutal assessment of her performance.
Ele fez uma avaliação brutal do seu desempenho.
4. Extremely difficult or demanding
The training was brutal, but it prepared us well.
O treinamento foi brutal, mas nos preparou bem.
NYC Slang
savage, straight up, no cap
Synonyms
savageviolentcruelharshsevereviciousferociousruthless
Antonyms
gentlekindmercifulcompassionatemildtenderhumane

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
brutal
Commonly used; also colloquially used as slang meaning 'awesome' or 'great'
Rio de Janeiro
brutal
Standard usage; popular in carioca slang to mean something extreme or impressive
São Paulo
brutal
Standard usage; frequently used in informal speech
Portugal
brutal
Standard usage; less common in slang compared to Brazil

Related Idioms & Phrases

brutal honesty - brutal sinceridade
brutal reality - realidade brutal
brutal force - força bruta
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