Bloodthirsty

/ˈblʌdˌθɜrsti/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Eager to kill or cause destruction; having a strong appetite for bloodshed or violence.

The bloodthirsty warriors charged into battle without a moment's hesitation.

Exhibiting a ruthless desire for power or revenge, often at the expense of others' lives.

The bloodthirsty dictator showed no mercy to his opponents.

Suggestive of a violent or ferocious nature; savage.

The bloodthirsty scene in the movie shocked many viewers and earned it an R rating.

Composed of 'blood' and 'thirsty', signifying a craving for blood or violence.

bloodthirsty nature

A characteristic of being very eager for violence or killing.

bloodthirsty tyrant

A ruler who is cruel and takes pleasure in causing bloodshed.

bloodthirsty revenge

An extreme desire to get back at someone, often leading to violence.

bloodlust

A strong desire for bloodshed or violence.

sanguine

Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation (note: not directly related but phonetically linked).

butcher

Someone who slaughters animals or a person who kills with excessive brutality.

Killer instinct

In the ring, he had a serious bloodthirsty killer instinct.

Vicious

That bloodthirsty behavior he displays is just vicious.