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brutalness

/ˈbruː.təl.nəs/
bru · tal · ness
Adverb:brutally
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Adjective:brutal
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brutalness Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The quality or state of being cruel, ruthless, or savagely harsh in behavior or treatment.

Example

"The historical account did not shy away from describing the sheer brutalness of life in the nineteenth-century penal colony."

2

Extreme, uncompromising severity or unpleasantness, especially of weather, physical conditions, or direct speech.

Example

"The climbers were unprepared for the unrelenting brutalness of the subzero winds near the summit."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'brutalness' is grammatically standard, native speakers much more frequently use 'brutality' to express this concept, especially when referring to specific acts of cruelty or institutional harshness.

• Rhymes for brutalness

• Nearby Words

brutalization
brutalize
brutally
brutalness
brute
brutish
brutishly

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Brutalness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/brutalness
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