cruelly
intermediateB1/ˈkruːəli/ · cru-el-ly
In a manner that causes pain, suffering, or distress.
Meanings
In a manner that causes pain, suffering, or distress.
ایسی طرح سے کہ درد، تکلیف یا ذہنی اذیت پیدا ہو.
ظلم سے
zulm se
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- treated cruelly
- speak cruelly
- act cruelly
Example Sentences
He was treated cruelly by the bullies at school.
اس کے ساتھ اسکول میں بدمعاشوں نے ظلم سے سلوک کیا.
Us ke saath school mein badmashon ne zulm se sulook kiya.
She spoke cruelly about her friend’s mistakes.
اس نے اپنی دوست کی غلطیوں کے بارے میں ظلم سے بات کی.
Us ne apni dost ki ghaltion ke bare mein zulm se baat ki.
The animals were treated cruelly in the circus.
چڑیا گھر میں جانوروں کے ساتھ ظلم سے پیش آیا گیا.
Chidiya ghar mein janwaron ke saath zulm se pesh aaya gaya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'cruelly' by associating it with 'cruel' actions.
Imagine a scene where someone is being treated badly, evoking the idea of cruelty.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
جھوٹے وعدے، ظلم سے بھرے، چلے گئے سب عہد وفا کے.
Jhootay waaday, zulm se bhare, chale gaye sab ahd-e-wafa ke.
False promises, filled with cruelty, all bonds of faith have dissipated.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو بوؤ گے، وہی کاٹیں گے.
Jo booge, wahi kaatenge.
You will reap what you sow.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "cruel" — To cross or twist, imply suffering
First known use: 14th century
The adverb 'cruelly' originates from the adjective 'cruel,' which has developed through Old French and Latin roots, indicating a quality of causing pain or suffering.