brutal
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
AI stocks rebound after a brutal selloff, while shares of software developers struggle.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
Christian Bale’s Batman, meanwhile, builds a Patriot Act-like system that turns every cellphone in Gotham into a tracking device and uses increasingly brutal methods to stop him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Lee Chang-dong’s superb “Possible Love,” for instance, generates its explosively intimate finale by first investing us in the saga of strikers reeling from a brutal government crackdown.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
China’s exports are surging, turbocharged by the artificial-intelligence boom as well as a push by Chinese companies to sell their wares abroad to escape brutal price competition at home.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
Aurelio, the regular dishwasher, did this every morning, but today the job had fallen to me and it was brutal.
From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya
Vocabulary lists containing brutal
Wintry Words
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The Crossover
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Sugar Changed the World
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
