1. superlative form of cruel; most willing to cause pain or suffering to others
Usage: superlative form
2. superlative form of cruel; causing the most severe pain, hardship, or distress
Usage: superlative form

Examples

• That was the cruellest thing anyone had ever said to her.
• Winter brought the cruellest weather conditions in decades.
• He was known as the cruellest ruler in the kingdom’s history.
• The cruellest irony was that she lost her job the day before her promotion.
• Of all the bullies at school, Marcus was the cruellest.
• The drought created the cruellest hardships for local farmers.
• Her cruellest critic turned out to be her own sister.