savage

adjective/ˈsævɪdʒ/

Frequency rank: #3,972 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

Extremely harsh, cruel, or uncivilized.

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Example sentence

The reporter was shocked by the savage conditions inside the abandoned building.

Synonyms & related words

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