Cruel
Cruel adjective - Having or showing the desire to inflict severe pain and suffering on others.
Uncivilized and cruel are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Uncivilized" instead an adjective "Cruel".
Uncivilized
Uncivilized adjective - Not civilized.
Cruel and uncivilized are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cruel" instead an adjective "Uncivilized".
Nearby Word: uncivilised
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Uncivilized and Cruel. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 08, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cruel/uncivilized
Cruel & Uncivilized. N.p., 2016. Web. 08 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/cruel/uncivilized>.
Uncivilized or Cruel. 2016. Accessed August 08, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/cruel/uncivilized.
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