wreedte

Dutch

Etymology

From wreed (“cruel”) +‎ -te.

Noun

wreedte f (plural wreedtes)

1. (uncountable) an indifference to suffering or positive pleasure in inflicting suffering; cruelty
2. (countable) a cruel act

Synonyms

• (indifference to suffering): wreedheid, gruwzaamheid
• (cruel act): wreedheid, gruwzaamheid