cruelly
/ˈkruːəli/
adverb
- In a way that causes pain or suffering to others, either physically or emotionally.
- She was cruelly teased by her classmates for her accent.
- The king cruelly punished anyone who disagreed with him.
- The villain cruelly laughed as the hero struggled.
- Used to emphasize that something is very harsh or unfortunate.
- He was cruelly disappointed when his dream job fell through.
- The weather turned cruelly cold just as their heat broke.
- The exam was cruelly difficult, even for the best students.
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