Barbarous

Meaning

extremely cruel; uncivilized; savage

extremely cruel or uncivilized

Example Sentences

The barbarous treatment of prisoners was condemned by human rights organizations.

The prisoners were treated in a barbarous manner.

Synonyms

savage, brutal, cruel, uncivilized, inhumane, ruthless

Entry 1

savage, brutal, cruel, uncivilized

Entry 2

cruel, savage, brutal, inhumane, ruthless

Antonyms

civilized, humane, refined, cultured, gentle

Entry 1

civilized, humane, refined, cultured

Entry 2

civilized, humane, gentle

Collocations

barbarous act, barbarous treatment, barbarous behavior, barbarous crime

Entry 1

barbarous act, barbarous treatment, barbarous behavior

Entry 2

barbarous act, barbarous treatment, barbarous crime