1. A person characterized by a disposition to inflict pain, suffering, or distress on others; someone who is inherently unkind or merciless
The villain in the story was depicted as a cruel soul who showed no mercy.
O vilão da história foi retratado como uma alma cruel que não mostrava piedade.
2. A person lacking compassion or empathy; one whose nature is inclined toward harming others
Only a cruel soul would abandon a helpless animal.
Apenas uma alma cruel abandonaria um animal indefeso.