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cruel remark
[ˈkruːəl rɪˈmɑːrk]
noun phrase
pl: cruel remarks
comentário cruel
1.
A hurtful or unkind statement made with the intention of causing pain or distress to someone
Her cruel remark about his appearance hurt him deeply.
O comentário cruel dela sobre a aparência dele o magoou profundamente.
2.
A callous or insensitive observation that lacks compassion
Making a cruel remark about someone's misfortune is never acceptable.
Fazer um comentário cruel sobre a desgraça de alguém nunca é aceitável.
Synonyms
hurtful comment
unkind remark
harsh comment
mean comment
spiteful remark
callous remark
Antonyms
kind remark
compliment
encouraging comment
gentle remark
compassionate comment
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
comentário cruel
Most common and widely understood term
Rio de Janeiro
observação maldosa
Often used with emphasis on malicious intent
São Paulo
comentário desumano
Formal and emphatic usage
Portugal
observação cruel
Preferred in Portugal; slightly more formal than Brazil
Related Idioms & Phrases
add insult to injury
rub salt in the wound
heartless comment
cold-hearted remark
cut someone down to size
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