How is the word жестокий translated from Russian to English

English translation
Brutal
adjective

Очень насильственный и безжалостный.

Very violent and cruel.

Examples with “жестокий”

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  • Нападение было жестоким и беспричинным. — The attack was brutal and unprovoked.

  • Её отзыв был беспощадным, но полезным. — Her feedback was brutal but useful.

  • Этот вид спорта запретили за жестокие правила. — They banned the sport for its brutal rules.

  • Это была беспощадная тренировка. — That was a brutal workout.

  • Как можно быть таким жестоким к животным? — How can anyone be so brutal to animals?

  • Его честность всегда такая беспощадная? — Is his honesty always this brutal?

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