adjective
- comparative form of cruel; more willing to cause pain or suffering to others
Examples
- The new boss was even crueler than the last one.
- Winter seemed crueler this year than in previous years.
- She realized her words had been crueler than intended.
- The dictator’s methods grew crueler over time.
- Nothing could be crueler than abandoning a pet.
- His rejection was crueler because it was so public.