Savagery

Pronunciation: /ˈsævɪˌdʒɛriː/

Savagery (noun)

  1. Behaviour that is extremely violent and cruel, showing little care for other people’s safety or feelings.
  2. A state of being uncontrolled and rough, often used to describe people seen as not following rules or laws.
  3. The quality of being brutal in actions, especially when harm is done in a harsh and uncontrolled way.

Examples

  • The report described violent cruelty during the conflict.
  • People were shocked by violent cruelty in the streets.