1. resembling or characteristic of a brute; cruel, violent, or lacking in human sensitivity
2. lacking intelligence or reasoning ability; stupid or unthinking

Examples

• The dictator’s brutish treatment of prisoners shocked the international community.
• His brutish behavior at the party embarrassed his friends.
• The brutish attack left the victim seriously injured.
• She was appalled by her neighbor’s brutish response to criticism.
• The brutish simplicity of his thinking frustrated his colleagues.
• Their brutish disregard for the environment angered local residents.