brutally

Example Sentences

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But this light touch is frustrating for a film that is otherwise candid about the ways we live and the patterns we stumble into, often brutally so.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Hastings became known for implementing a unique and controversial culture of radical transparency, where employee evaluations are brutally candid and average performances can be grounds for termination.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

It was raining and brutally windy, and I nearly slid down a hill with my suitcase.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Their preparation was inadequate and their relaxed approach was brutally exposed by the relentless Australians.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Behind them, a pretty but brutally skinny girl blinked heavily lined eyes.

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby