cruelness

Meanings

• Noun

  The actions or words intended to inflict pain or suffering on other entities.

  - "The cruelness of the bully towards the new student was unbearable."
  - "The novel portrays the cruelness of war and its impact on soldiers."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cruelness
rule , school , fool , cool

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Variants

List of all variants of cruelness that leads to same result
cruel , crueler , cruelest , crueller , cruellest , cruelly , cruelness , cruelnesses

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Etymology

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From Old French 'cruel' meaning 'hard-hearted, unkind'.

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Trivia

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1. Cruelty to animals is considered a form of cruelness and is often punishable by law.

2. The term 'cruel' was first used in English in the 14th century.

3. The cruelness of a lion is often portrayed in literature and art as a symbol of power and strength.

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Related Concepts

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1. Brutality: Refers to extreme violence or roughness, often used interchangeably with cruelness.

2. Sadism: A psychological disorder characterized by deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others.

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Culture

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Cruelness is a common theme in literature, art, and music, often used to explore the depths of human nature and the consequences of actions. It is also a prevalent concept in various belief systems, where it is considered a sin or a moral failing.

How to Memorize "cruelness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person intentionally causing harm to another being. Visualize their actions and the reactions of the victim.

2. associate
   

   - Associate cruelness with words like 'heartlessness', 'coldness', and 'unkindness'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Causes Unnecessary Pain and Suffering'.

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