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brutishness

/ˈbruː.tɪʃ.nəs/
bru · tish · ness
Adverb:brutishly
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Adjective:brutish
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brutishness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or state of being coarse, cruel, savage, or lacking in intelligence, sensitivity, and refinement.

Example

"The novel starkly contrasts the refined manners of the aristocracy with the harsh brutishness of the frontier."

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• Nearby Words

brute
brutish
brutishly
brutishness
brutus
bruv
brux

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective brutish and the suffix -ness, ultimately deriving from Latin brutus, meaning 'heavy, dull, stupid, or insensible'.

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