Vicious meaning in English

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Definition

vicious: savage, brutal, violent, ferocious, malicious adjective
Your vicious attack on your husband will mean a long jail sentence.

Examples

  • "Icarus : Well, that was, a little vicious Mr. Horatio."
  • "Unfortunately, as the result of a vicious tackle in his weekly football match, Grandfather scratched his shin."
  • "Icarus : Well, that was, a little vicious, Mr. Horatio."
  • "vicious bear attack"
  • "The article is a vicious attack not only on my organization but on myself personally."
Exercise 1
Towards the end of the broadcast, Brent thanks Moira for her "unbiased opinion".

What is an unbiased opinion?
Towards the end of the broadcast, Brent thanks Moira for her "unbiased opinion".

What is an unbiased opinion?
A "biased (opinion)" is one which is subjective or prejudiced, that is influenced by the speaker's personal opinion and not necessarily supported by factual evidence. The term is the opposite of "unbiased", which describes an objective, impartial opinion (or article, statement etc.). When Brent thanks Moira for her unbiased opinion, he is being ironic. The terms "unbiased" and "objective" both describe an even-handed, impartial argument or opinion, however Moira's statement is clearly "subjective" and perhaps even "biased" (prejudiced).
An "unbiased opinion" does not describe a "ridiculous conjecture". A "ridiculous conjecture" is a remark or opinion which is far-fetched or silly. Even if Brent does believe that Moira's statement is a ridiculous conjecture, an "unbiased opinion" refers to an impartial or objective opinion.
An "unbiased opinion" does not describe a "vicious tirade". A "vicious tirade" is an intense, volatile argument or diatribe.
An "unbiased opinion" does not describe an "unsolicited opinion". An unsolicited opinion describes an opinion which wasn't asked for, or was given without being prompted.

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