brute

bruto

Che usa molta forza fisica invece di ragionamento o abilità.

In inglese semplice: Using strong physical power rather than careful thought or skill.

• He opened it with brute force.
• Moving the rock required brute strength.
• They relied on brute power to break through the gate.

Sinonimi: raw, sheer

Espressioni comuni: brute force, brute strength, brute power

irrazionale

Detto di animali considerati incapaci di pensare o ragionare come gli esseri umani.

In inglese semplice: Describing animals as unable to think or reason like humans.

• The writer called them brute beasts.
• He believed brute animals acted only on instinct.
• The poem contrasts human thought with brute nature.

Sinonimi: unreasoning, irrational

Contrari: rational

Espressioni comuni: brute beasts, brute animals, brute creation

inerte, inanimato

Che esiste come materia o forza fisica, senza pensiero, scopo o sentimenti.

In inglese semplice: Existing as physical matter or power, without thought, purpose, or feeling.

• He described the rocks as brute matter.
• The storm revealed the brute powers of nature.
• To her, the universe was more than brute material existence.

Sinonimi: inanimate, unthinking

Espressioni comuni: brute matter, brute earth, brute powers

bruto, bestia

Persona rozza e crudele che ferisce o spaventa gli altri.

In inglese semplice: A rough, cruel person who hurts or frightens others.

• He is a cruel brute.
• That brute pushed an old woman aside.
• The guards were brutes who enjoyed frightening the prisoners.

Sinonimi: bully, thug, beast

Espressioni comuni: cruel brute, heartless brute, behave like a brute

bestia, animale

Animale, soprattutto se grande o forte.

In inglese semplice: An animal, especially a large or powerful one.

• Keep that brute on a lead.
• The poor brute could barely pull the cart.
• Two great brutes stood inside the wooden enclosure.

Sinonimi: beast, animal

Espressioni comuni: large brute, poor brute, wild brute