Bloodthirsty/ˈblʌdθɜːrsti/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation Carries a very negative meaning, suggesting extreme violence or cruelty. The dictator was known for his bloodthirsty regime. Pro Tip 2/3Historical Usage Often used in history to describe brutal leaders or soldiers. The bloodthirsty conqueror was feared across the land. Pro Tip 3/3Literary Dramatization Common in literature to intensify a character's menacing traits. The novel's pirate captain was a bloodthirsty fiend.