Bestial

/ˈbɛstʃəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a beast; savage or brutal.

The bestial nature of the crime shocked the entire community.

Lacking human sensibility or refinement; brutal; inhuman.

His bestial behavior during the argument was completely unacceptable.

Involving or characterized by extreme cruelty or brutality.

The film depicted the bestial conditions of the war-torn region.

From Latin 'bestialis', from 'bestia' meaning beast.

bestiality

The practice of engaging in sexual activity with animals; sometimes refers to cruelty.

bestial behavior

Actions that are cruel, cruelly inhumane, or animal-like.

beast

A large or dangerous animal; in a broader sense, a person exhibiting cruel behavior.

brutal

Savage and violent; harsh and cruel.

feral

In a wild state, especially after escape from captivity or domestication.

Intensely ruthless or savage.

That fight was bestial!

Extremely crude or uncouth behavior.

His comments were just bestial; he doesn't know how to act in public.