barbarousness
/ˈbɑːrbərəsnəs/
noun
- Extreme cruelty or brutality; a lack of civilization or humanity.
- The barbarousness of the ancient punishment shocked the modern visitors.
- Historians often debate the barbarousness of certain wartime practices.
- She spoke out against the barbarousness of treating prisoners so harshly.
- A lack of refinement, culture, or education; crudeness or coarseness.
- The movie's dialogue was criticized for its barbarousness and lack of subtlety.
- Some critics complained about the barbarousness of the new building's design.
- The barbarousness of his table manners embarrassed his hosts.
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