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Etymology

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From brutal +‎ -ness.

Noun

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brutalness (uncountable)

  1. The state, quality, or condition of being brutal; brutality
    • 2013, William Hope Hodgson, Men of the Deep Waters:
      "No," replied the Mate, and shook his head, thoughtfully. "The seas would make a clean breach over us, if we tried that. It's a case of 'run till you're blind, and pray till you bust'!" he concluded with a certain despondent brutalness.

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