Definition of CRUELNESS

cruelness

Meanings

Plural: cruelnesses

Noun

  • the quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyance
  • The state of being cruel; cruelty.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English cruelnesse; equivalent to cruel + -ness.

Synonyms

cruelty, harshness

Scrabble Score: 11

cruelness is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
cruelness is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
cruelness is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

cruelness is a valid Words With Friends word