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sadistic

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /səˈdɪstɪk/

sadistic means: Enjoying hurting other people or making them feel ashamed.

adjective

ENJOYING OTHERS' PAINC1

Enjoying hurting other people or making them feel ashamed.

  • The guard was sadistic.
  • A sadistic bully made the younger children cry.
  • The villain has a sadistic streak.

Similar words: cruel, merciless

Opposites: compassionate

Common phrases: sadistic bully, sadistic guard, sadistic streak, sadistic behavior

EXTREMELY PAINFULC1

Causing very great pain or making someone feel deeply ashamed.

  • The punishment was sadistic.
  • We struggled through a sadistic exercise routine.
  • The survivors described the sadistic conditions in the camp.

Similar words: brutal, cruel, agonizing

Common phrases: sadistic punishment, sadistic exercise routine, sadistic test

Questions about sadistic

What does sadistic mean?

Enjoying hurting other people or making them feel ashamed.

What is sadistic in other languages?

Türkçe: sadist · Español: sádico · Français: sadique · Deutsch: sadistisch · Italiano: sadico · 日本語: サディスティックな

How do you pronounce sadistic?

It is pronounced /səˈdɪstɪk/.

How do you use sadistic in a sentence?

The guard was sadistic. A sadistic bully made the younger children cry.

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