1. a cruel or violent person
2. an animal, especially a large or dangerous one

1. using physical force rather than reason or skill
2. lacking intelligence or sensitivity

Examples

• The dictator was a brute who showed no mercy to his enemies.
• That brute of a dog scared all the children in the neighborhood.
• He used brute force to break down the door.
• The brute strength of the elephant amazed the visitors.
• She called him a brute after he insulted her friend.
• The construction required brute labor rather than technical skill.
• Wild brutes roamed the ancient forests.