barbarous
adjective | /barbarous/
Essential WordsHARD
uncivilized, cruel, or exceedingly brutal
barbarous
adjective | /barbarous/
Essential WordsHARDuncivilized, cruel, or exceedingly brutal
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Synonyms
brutalsavageuncivilizedcruel
Antonyms
civilizedhumanegentle
Examples
"The novel describes barbarous practices from a dark era."
"Many considered the punishment barbarous and disproportionate."
Source: Essential WordsAdded: 11/13/2025
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