brute — a violent, cruel person who lacks intelligence or sensitivity
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a violent, cruel person who lacks intelligence or sensitivity
Pronunciation (IPA): /bruːt/
Example Sentences
- My gym teacher was a complete brute who made us do 100 push-ups for sneezing.
- The password was cracked using brute force algorithms.
- Don't be such a brute - use your words, not your fists!
brute
NOUN[/bruːt/]
a violent, cruel person who lacks intelligence or sensitivity
The brute smashed the tavern door with a single furious swing of his club.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'brute' derives from Latin 'brutus', meaning 'dull' or 'insensible'. This Latin adjective originally described something lacking in perception or sensitivity, and entered English through Old French during the medieval period.
Breakdown
Latin 'brutus' (dull, insensible) → English 'brute'. The word functions as both adjective and noun, with the root 'brut-' carrying the sense of intellectual or moral dullness.
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📝Examples
“My gym teacher was a complete brute who made us do 100 push-ups for sneezing.”
“The password was cracked using brute force algorithms.”
“Don't be such a brute - use your words, not your fists!”
“The brute ate my entire birthday cake without asking anyone.”
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