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bloody-minded

bloody-minded

1 9.2
Ready to use violence to hurt people
  • adjective
  • /ˈblʌdiˌmaɪndɪd/
  • Offensive
translation icon : sanguinario
  • The dictator's bloody-minded policies left the country in constant turmoil.
  • so bloody-minded

Examples

  • His bloody-minded cruelty shocked even his most hardened allies.

  • During the rebellion, a bloody-minded attitude prevailed among the warring factions.

  • His bloody-minded response shocked everyone in the room.

  • The bloody-minded crowd demanded justice after the incident.

  • The dictator was known for his bloody-minded tactics, silencing anyone who opposed him.

  • Her bloody-minded attitude during negotiations made it clear that she would stop at nothing to win.

  • In the movie, the bloody-minded villain ruthlessly pursued his enemies without mercy.

Synonyms

violent
vsbloody-minded
  • Offensive
∞ 2.5

Using strong force that causes harm

implies eagerness for bloodshed and a cruel disposition rather than general force
brutal
vsbloody-minded
  • NSFW
229 4.8

Very cruel and violent, causing pain or suffering

is more about eagerness for bloodshed than general cruelty
vicious
vsbloody-minded
222 5.2

Deliberately cruel and likely to hurt someone

shows eagerness for bloodshed rather than general deliberate cruelty
ruthless
vsbloody-minded
152 4.9

Not feeling sorry for others and hurting them on purpose

adds eager desire for bloodshed beyond mere lack of pity
murderous
vsbloody-minded
  • NSFW
84 6.4

Very violent and likely to kill

emphasises eagerness for bloodshed and cruelty rather than mere lethality
homicidal
vsbloody-minded
  • NSFW
57 7.8

A person likely to kill someone

covers eagerness for broad violent bloodshed, not only a killing tendency
bloodthirsty
vsbloody-minded
  • NSFW
42 6.8

Wanting people to be harmed or killed

focuses more on cruel personal disposition than only desire for blood
trigger-happy
vsbloody-minded
  • Offensive
16 8.2

Quick to use force without thinking

expresses settled eagerness for bloodshed and cruelty rather than impulsive action
venomous
vsbloody-minded
6 6.3

Showing strong hate and wanting to hurt someone

leans toward violent eagerness and bloodshed rather than only malice
sanguinary
vsbloody-minded
  • NSFW
1 9.9

Involving a lot of killing and blood

also highlights a cruel, uncompassionate personal nature
butcherly
vsbloody-minded
  • NSFW
9.9

Very cruel and violent, causing many deaths

describes an eager violent disposition rather than just bloody events

Antonyms

gentle
235 1.0

Kind and not strong in action, sound, or touch

peaceful
144 1.0

Not using violence when protesting or solving a conflict

How Cruel

bloodthirsty
  • NSFW
42 6.8
bloody-minded
  • Offensive
1 9.2
cruel
522 2.7
mean
699 2.2
unkind
44 1.0

Surface Forms

bloody-minded positive

Morphology

bloody-minded = bloody + minded (semi-transparent) = blood + mind + y + ed

The components point toward a disposition involving blood or violence, but the specific sense of cruelty or ruthlessness is conventional rather than fully predictable from the parts.

Etymology

Bloody-minded comes from bloody, from 'blood', and minded, meaning 'inclined' or 'disposed'. So it paints the picture of someone 'inclined to blood', ready for violence or cruelty, and that is why it means eager for bloodshed.