cruelness
The state of being cruelThe state of being cruel; cruelty.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)The state of being cruel; cruelty.
More definitions
- the quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyance
Origin
From Middle English cruelnesse; equivalent to cruel + -ness.From Middle English cruelnesse; equivalent to cruel + -ness.
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Forms
plural: cruelnesses| Singular | cruelness |
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uncountable
Synonyms
2 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedcruel
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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