cruel
intermediateB1/ˈkruːəl/ · cru-el
Causing pain or suffering to others intentionally.
Meanings
Causing pain or suffering to others intentionally.
جان بوجھ کر دوسروں کو درد یا تکلیف پہنچانا۔
ظالم
zaalem
Common Collocations
- cruel punishment
- cruel intentions
- cruel reality
Example Sentences
The cruel treatment of animals is a cause for concern.
جانوروں کے ساتھ ظالمانہ سلوک تشویش کا باعث ہے۔
Janwaron ke saath zaaleman sulook tashweesh ka bais hai.
He made a cruel remark that hurt her feelings.
اس نے ایک ظالمانہ تبصرہ کیا جو اس کے جذبات کو ٹھیس پہنچا گیا۔
Us ne ek zaaleman tabsara kiya jo iske jazbaat ko thais pohancha gaya.
The story depicted a cruel character who lacked empathy.
کہانی میں ایک ظالم کردار کی تصویر کشی کی گئی جو ہمدردی سے عاری تھا۔
Kahani mein ek zaalem kirdar ki tasveer kashi ki gayi jo hamdardi se aari tha.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a cruel ruler who shows no compassion.
Imagine a harsh winter, where animals struggle to survive.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
بے رحمی کی تاریک رات ہے، ظالم دل دھڑکتا ہے
Be rehmi ki tareek raat hai, zaalem dil dhadakta hai
It is a dark night of cruelty, the heart of the tyrant beats.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ظالم اپنے ظلم کا جواب دیتا ہے
Zaalem apne zalm ka jawab deta hai
The cruel answers for their cruelty.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "crudelis" — rough, raw
First known use: 14th century
The word 'cruel' comes from the Latin 'crudelis', which originally described the act of being excessively harsh or severe.