타인이나 동물에게 고통을 주는 것을 개의치 않거나 오히려 즐기는 성질이나 태도.
A behavior or attitude that shows no concern for the pain or suffering of others, or a deliberate desire to cause distress.
예문:
"The organization works tirelessly to prevent cruelty to animals."
"The villagers were shocked by the sheer cruelty of the crime."
법적으로 이혼이나 처벌의 사유가 될 수 있는 배우자나 부양가족에 대한 신체적, 정신적 가해 행위.
Physical or mental abuse inflicted on a spouse or dependent, which may serve as legal grounds for divorce or prosecution.
예문:
"The lawyer argued that his client had suffered years of mental cruelty."
"She was granted a divorce on the grounds of extreme physical cruelty."
날씨, 운명, 환경 등이 매우 냉정하고 혹독하여 견디기 힘든 상태.
The quality of being very harsh, severe, or painful to endure, often referring to impersonal forces like nature or fate.
예문:
"The cruelty of the winter storm left the mountain climbers stranded."
"He often complained about the cruelty of fate after losing his job and his house."