barbarous
Cross references: 1. barbarian 2. fierce bar.ba.rous \'ba:r-b(*-)r*s\ aj [L barbarus, fr. Gk barbaros foreign, ignorant] 1: characterized by the use of barbarisms in speech or writing 2a: UNCIVILIZED 2b: lacking culture or refinement : PHILISTINE 3: mercilessly harsh or cruel - bar.ba.rous.ly av