brutal

a. 野蛮的

Many a rich businessman reached the top by trampling on others in the most brutal way.

许多富商靠极其残酷地践踏别人而爬了上去。

NATO's invasion of this independent country is a brutal violation of human rights.

北约对这个独立的国家的侵略是对人权的野蛮侵犯。