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brutish

[broo-tish] / ˈbru tɪʃ /
























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Driven by rumors of Severus’ impending death, some bored soldiers proclaimed one of his brutish sons as their emperor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

It isn’t creedal or expansive, will likely be more brutish and narrow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

This year, it became apparent to more shoppers that Prime Day is less a showcase of Amazon deals than a brutish exhibition of the platform’s unmatched power.

From Slate • Oct. 13, 2025

Ali, a massive underdog, had cast himself as the charismatic good guy and Foreman the brutish villain.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2025

An English heritage would explain his extraordinary charm and smooth manner, so unusual in brutish, clangorous Chicago.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson