Ruthless
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹuːθləs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Ruthless is an adjective meaning Without pity or compassion; cruel, pitiless.
Meaning
Without pity or compassion; cruel, pitiless.
More Meanings
- Uncompromising; unrelenting.
Example Sentences
At length their rage the hoſtile Pow’rs reſtrain, / All but the ruthleſs Monarch of the Main.
But the ruthless cleaning up of those streets and merciless treatment of gang members have triggered outrage and concern among human rights organizations, which have condemned Cecot as inhumane and unacceptable.
Particular note, in this period, should be made of the actions of Joseph Denman, commander of the Northern Division of the Squadron, who went on an absolutely ruthless and systematic campaign along the African coast, burning so-called "slaving factories" to the ground and openly daring anyone who objected to try and stop him.
Synonyms for ruthless
Depending on context, synonyms include compassionless, merciless, unsympathetic, barbarous, bowelless, brutal.
Antonyms for ruthless
Common opposites include ruthful.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pitiless, merciless, remorseless, unmerciful, unpitying, callous.
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