Definition of CRUELTY

cruelty

Meanings

Plural: cruelties

Noun

  • a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
  • feelings of extreme heartlessness
  • the quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyance
  • An indifference to suffering or pleasure in inflicting suffering.
  • A cruel act.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English cruelte, from Old French crualté (French cruauté), from Latin crudelitas. By surface analysis, cruel + -ty.

Antonyms

clemency, mercy

Scrabble Score: 12

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

Words With Friends Score: 14

cruelty is a valid Words With Friends word