A barbarous person is someone who is cruel and uncivilized. The term can be broken down into two crossword solutions: HUN (3 letters) and OGRE (4 letters). HUN is an archaic term for a barbarian, or someone who is uncivilized and often violent. OGRE is a mythical creature that is usually depicted as a large, monstrous humanoid with a taste for human flesh. Both terms are used to describe someone who is savage and uncivilized.