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Definition of cruelness

cruelness

/ˈkruː.əl.nəs/
cru · el · ness
Adverb:cruelly
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Adjective:cruel
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• noun

1

The quality or state of being cruel; a disposition to inflict pain or suffering or to feel no compassion for the misery of others.

Example

"The sheer cruelness of the tyrant's decree shocked even his most loyal advisors."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While grammatically correct, "cruelness" is much less common in modern English than the standard noun form "cruelty."

• Nearby Words

crudity
cruel
cruelly
cruelness
cruelty
cruet
cruise

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