How can some people be so cruel for no reason?

I have no clear answer to this, because I myself look for answers to this question. Some people are just cruel. Maybe it's because they have too much time on their hands, that they feel validation from focusing their energy on another person in a negative way. They could also be very sick, and think that what they're doing is some sort of leisurely activity, because they've never taken the time to experience a real hobby. What does matter in this situation, is how we react to it, and sometimes, it's better to not react at all.

Because they're low lives and mean, and because they think it's cool to hurt others for no reason. Let me tell you something, if someone is picking on you for no reason then just ignore them, be the better person because they're not worth it, they're childish and small minded and you're a way better person than they will ever be.

I'd like to believe that the majority of people who are on this planet are kind and nice. I bleieve that people with no regard for other people's emotions usually are the one's who are cruel and show no empathy. People with low self esteem, people who are angry and stressed out may project these feelinsg on to other people. In conclusion then there are many reasons why people may act mean or cruel, but the important thing to remember is that in all these cases the people are lashing out because of something wrong with them. If you take it personally and let it affect you then this can be highly destructive and you might find yourself similarly acting out against those around you.

They might have their own problems or a certain past that haunts them and made them that way. We can never judge people without knowing what made them like that. If he/she is being cruel to you brush it off and don't these comments ever make you doubt yourself.

Unfortunately, people tend to act out their frustrations in inappropriate ways. It is difficult, but it is equally as important to remind yourself that it often has nothing to do with you; most times you have done nothing to provoke (and certainly nothing to deserve) being treated with cruelty.

Not all people know how to love so they make others believe like love is something not existing. Don't let heartless and weak people bring you down!

Some people can be cruel for many reasons. It could that some people have have self-esteem problems. That being said, they feel unhappy with their lives and they believe that someone else has to pay the consequences. People can be cruel unintentional, they can say or do things unconsciously, but that is not an excuse for their actions.

Cruelty can often come in many forms, but I believe the main source of cruelty stems from within the offender. When we don't address our own issues of anger, frustration, and even depression, we often use vulnerable people in our environment to feel empowered. But in reality, we are the ones who feel powerless to begin with, and being cruel to others and causing others to feel the same instead of dealing with our own underlying issues is insensitive.

Many times others are dealing with a great deal that cannot be seen from the outside. Be it a bad day, upsetting news, a mental disorder, personality complex or life stress. It is my belief that people are normally good but sometimes these mentioned (or more) may be contributors to cruel or negative behaviors.

Some people don't know how to cope with the emotions that they have, so they go by whatever they feel at that moment and use it to fuel their words. They may not mean to be so horrible but they just can't control themselves yet. Although there will always be someone who may not have a reason and are just cruel regardless. These people you turn from and walk away; you do not need these kinda of people in your life.