Definition
brute
noun
- a cruel or violent person
- an animal, especially a large or dangerous one
adjective
- using physical force rather than reason or skill
- lacking intelligence or sensitivity
Examples
- The dictator was a brute who showed no mercy to his enemies.
- That brute of a dog scared all the children in the neighborhood.
- He used brute force to break down the door.
- The brute strength of the elephant amazed the visitors.
- She called him a brute after he insulted her friend.
- The construction required brute labor rather than technical skill.
- Wild brutes roamed the ancient forests.