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Cruel

/krˈuəl/
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(adj) Intentionally causing or reveling in pain and suffering; merciless, heartless.

It is cruel of you to find fault with her.
The monster's smile was cruel.
CEFR Practice Quiz
It is ____ of you to find fault with her.

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