cruel

Example Sentences

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This stance, which even yields a restraining order against Kenna, seems somewhere between cruel and outrageous.

From The Wall Street Journal

That’s the inverse of the recent trend, and it shows how cruel markets can be.

From The Wall Street Journal

As film star owners watched on, it was a video screen that brought a cruel dose of reality to a fantastic FA Cup tie and ensured Chelsea avoided a humbling fifth-round exit.

From BBC

I will stand up to people who are cruel or thoughtless, and I will stand beside those who are too easy to pick on.

From Literature

While that may seem cruel and heartless to most, I knew it was just protocol.

From Literature