brute strength

Pure physical force

Brute strength is raw physical power without finesse or technique—force applied through sheer muscle rather than skill or leverage.

He lacked technique but made up for it with brute strength.

The phrase often implies something crude but effective: They moved the boulder by brute strength alone.

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heavy lifting · raw · titan · ox · bull in a china shop · primal · power · force · colossus · overwhelming · strongman · brawn · raw power · beast · gorilla · bear hug · thunderous · hammer throw

Opposites
method of achievement

brute strengthtechnique

Skilled way of performing

skill · finesse · craftsmanship · dexterity · precision

physical vs. mental force

brute strengthintellect

Mental reasoning capacity

intelligence · cunning · mental acuity · brainpower · wits

crude vs. refined

brute strengthfinesse

Subtle, deft handling

elegance · grace · delicacy · subtlety · sophistication

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G