cruelty-free

adjective

cru·​el·​ty-free ˈkrü(-ə)l-tē-ˈfrē 

: developed or produced without inhumane testing on animals

cruelty-free cosmetics

Examples of cruelty-free in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As a cruelty-free brand, Stella McCartney is also known to use faux fur material. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

The 1-ounce formula is talc-free, vegan, and cruelty-free, and according to Native, it’s made with 10 ingredients, including tapioca starch. — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

The polish is 21-free, meaning it’s formulated without ingredients like phthalates, parabens, silicones, and gluten, in addition to being cruelty-free and vegan. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 17 Sep. 2026

Arctic Fox hair dyes have a reputation for being high-quality, long-lasting and cruelty-free, but the company sells other products related to hair care as well. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1983, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cruelty-free

• agree
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• banshee
• beastly
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• carefree
• cerci
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• cowpea
• crappie
• crappy