Bruteness

/ˈbruːtnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality of being a brute; the state of being brutish, uncivilized, or animal-like.

Etymology

From brute + -ness (suffix forming abstract nouns). Similar to brutalness but emphasizing the animal rather than cruel aspect.

Kelly Says

While 'brutality' focuses on cruel actions, 'bruteness' describes a kind of raw, unthinking quality—like describing someone's manner as crude rather than their actions as vicious.

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