kejam
Kejam is an Indonesian adjective meaning cruel, merciless, or inhumane. It is used to describe actions, people, or policies that cause unnecessary suffering or harm. A kejam act can be a violent beating, a harsh penalty, or abusive treatment. In everyday language, it can describe individuals who show little or no compassion, as well as institutions or systems that impose harsh rules or punishments. The term is common in journalism, literature, and public discourse when condemning cruelty.
In Indonesian, kejam can form other expressions and nouns. The noun kekejaman denotes cruelty as a quality
- Perlakuan kejam terhadap hewan tidak dapat ditoleransi.
- Tindakan kejam pemerintah menuai kecaman internasional.
See also: Indonesian language; cruelty; list of adjectives in Indonesian.