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    Barbarous

    /ˈbɑːr.bər.əs/

    Meaning & Definition

    adjective
    Savage; brutal; lacking culture or refinement.
    The barbarous acts committed during the war shocked the international community.
    Fitting of a barbarian; uncivilized.
    His barbarous behavior at the gala left many attendees appalled.
    Rude; harsh; unrefined.
    The critics dismissed the film as a barbarous attempt at humor.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'barbaros', meaning 'foreign, strange', from Greek 'barbaros'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    barbarous acts:
    Actions that are cruel or inhumane.
    barbarous treatment:
    A way of treating someone brutally and without compassion.

    Related Words

    barbarism
    A state of being barbarous; lack of civilization or culture.
    barbarian
    A person belonging to a tribe or group that is considered uncivilized.

    Slang Meanings

    Brutal or harsh behavior
    That guy's got some barbarous vibes when he loses.
    Extremely rude or uncouth
    Her comments were so barbarous that everyone felt awkward.