crudele
cruel
adjective kroo-DEH-leh Rare
Origin: From Latin crudelis, from crudus (raw, unrefined).
Usage Note
Crudele is invariable for gender (un uomo crudele, una donna crudele) but has a regular plural crudeli. Do not confuse with crudo (raw, as in uncooked food) — they share a Latin root but have distinct meanings.
Examples
"Il villain è crudele e spietato."
Natural Translation
The villain is cruel and ruthless.
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