cruel

adjective14 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.8

To a high degree.

To a very high degree.

Extremely or unbelievably cruel.

Cruel by intention, not by accident.

Cruel without a valid reason or justification.

Cruel to a small extent.

Cruel to a small degree.

To a moderate degree.

So cruel it is difficult to describe in words.

Used to describe a state of being cruel.

Used to describe the appearance of being cruel.

Used when something said gives the impression of being cruel.

Used to describe a change into a cruel state.

Indicates the recipient of the cruel action or behavior.