bloodthirsty

/ˈblʌdˌθɜrsti/
adjective
  1. Eager to kill or enjoy seeing violence and bloodshed.
    • The bloodthirsty villain in the movie terrified the audience.
    • Some ancient rulers were known for their bloodthirsty conquests.
    • The novel describes a bloodthirsty pirate who showed no mercy.
  2. Describing a story, movie, or game that contains a lot of graphic violence.
    • She avoids bloodthirsty horror films because they give her nightmares.
    • The book's bloodthirsty battle descriptions made it popular among action fans.
    • The video game was criticized for its bloodthirsty scenes.
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