Barbaric

/bɑːrˈbɛr.ɪk/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Savage or cruel; extremely brutal.

The barbaric treatment of the prisoners shocked the international community.

Primitive or unsophisticated; relating to an uncivilized society.

The archaeologists studied the barbaric tribes that inhabited the region in ancient times.

Lacking refinement or culture; indicative of a lack of education or civilization.

The barbaric behavior of the unruly mob was condemned by the leaders of the city.

Of or relating to a culture or society considered inferior or uncivilized.

In the eyes of the conquerors, the local customs were viewed as barbaric.

Wild or untamed; reminiscent of a feral or non-modern state.

The barbaric wilderness was home to many dangerious creatures.

From Latin 'barbaricus', from 'barbarus', meaning 'foreign, strange, or uncivilized'.

barbaric yawp

A loud, rough noise; an authentic or natural expression.

barbaric customs

Traditions or practices considered primitive or uncivilized.

barbarian

A member of a community or tribe not belonging to one of the great civilizations (Greek, Roman, Christian).

barbarism

The absence of culture and civilization; extreme cruelty or brutality.

Extremely harsh or ruthless behavior.

That boss is barbaric; he never gives his employees a break.

Outrageously bad or unacceptable.

His barbaric attempt at humor fell flat with everyone.