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cruelness Synonyms

Another word for cruelness

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• noun (Context 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.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
cruelty
brutality
ruthlessness
Strong
savagery
callousness
heartlessness
pitilessness
inhumanity
barbarity
mercilessness

Opposites of cruelness

The opposite of cruelness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

kindness
mercy
compassion
benevolence
gentleness
humanity
sympathy
tenderness
See all opposites of cruelness

• Nearby Words

crudity
cruel
cruelly
cruelness
cruelty
cruet
cruise

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Cruelness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/cruelness
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