Savagery
Pronunciation: /ˈsævɪˌdʒɛriː/
Savagery (noun)
- Behaviour that is extremely violent and cruel, showing little care for other people’s safety or feelings.
- A state of being uncontrolled and rough, often used to describe people seen as not following rules or laws.
- 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.