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Ruthless

adjective
/ˈruːθ.ləs/

Meaning

showing no pity or compassion; cruel; merciless
Having or showing no pity or compassion for others.

Example Sentences

The ruthless dictator showed no mercy to his enemies.

The ruthless leader crushed all opposition.

Example Expressions

ruthless efficiency

Synonyms

merciless, cruel, pitiless, heartless, harsh, brutal
Entry 1
merciless, cruel, pitiless, heartless
Entry 2
merciless, cruel, pitiless, harsh, brutal

Antonyms

merciful, compassionate, kind, gentle
Entry 1
merciful, compassionate, kind, gentle
Entry 2
compassionate, kind, merciful

Collocations

ruthless killer, ruthless competition, ruthless leader, ruthless dictator, ruthless tactics, ruthless ambition, ruthless efficiency
Entry 1
ruthless killer, ruthless competition, ruthless leader
Entry 2
ruthless dictator, ruthless tactics, ruthless ambition, ruthless efficiency

Related Vocabularies

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not paid for; without payment or salary
Existing from birth or natural

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