Brutalness

/ˈbruːtəlnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being brutal; harshness, cruelty, and lack of refinement.

Etymology

From brutal + -ness (suffix forming abstract nouns describing qualities). A straightforward English formation meaning the quality of brutality.

Kelly Says

While 'brutality' emphasizes violent acts, 'brutalness' is quieter—it can describe the blunt, unrefined way someone speaks or the raw, harsh quality of natural forces.

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