Mabalasik (en. Cruel)

/mabalasik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Having the characteristic of being aware of others which causes pain or suffering.

His words are cruel and cause painful feelings.

Ang kanyang mga salita ay mabalasik at nagdulot ng damdaming masakit.

Unforgiving or strict towards those who make mistakes.

The people around him fear his cruel personality.

Ang mga tao sa kanyang paligid ay natatakot sa kanyang mabalasik na pagkatao.

cruel blow

Refers to a response or action that is extremely painful or hurtful.

mabalasik na pintig

cruelty

The quality of being cruel or harsh.

pagka-balasik

Rough or an obstacle in the way.

The rain is so strong, it feels like the road to school is rough.

Ang lakas ng ulan, parang mabalasik ang daan papuntang paaralan.

Annoying or uncontrollable.

Wow, that neighbor's kid is so rough, they don't know how to discipline him.

Grabe, sobrang mabalasik yung anak ng kapitbahay, hindi alam kung paano disiplinahin.

Tends to get angry or hot-headed.

He might get mad, he's quite rough.

Baka magalit yan, medyo mabalasik nga.