cruel
/kruːl/
adjective
- Causing or wanting to cause pain, suffering, or unhappiness to others; unkind and harsh.
- The cruel treatment of the animals upset the visitors.
- The cruel winter storm left many families without power.
- It was cruel of him to ignore her when she needed help.
- Very severe or harsh in effect; relentless.
- The cruel heat of the desert made travel impossible.
- She faced a cruel disappointment when she didn't get the job.
- Time can be cruel, taking away our youth.