🗡️ruthless

adjective
/ˈruːθləs/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

The ruthless leader crushed all opposition.

The ruthless dictator showed no mercy to his enemies.

Example Expressions

ruthless efficiency

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Collocations

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

Related Vocabularies

Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.
involving a large number or quantity, or covering a large area
Demanding that rules be obeyed and observed closely.
sharing a common border; touching
Lasting for only a short time.
Impossible to subdue or defeat; unconquerable spirit or attitude.

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