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    ruthless
    /ˈruːθləs/

    adjective

    • 1. having or showing no pity or compassion for others: "a ruthless manipulator"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRUTHLESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    RUTHLESS definition: 1. not thinking or worrying about any pain caused to others; cruel: 2. not thinking or worrying…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › ruthlessRuthless Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of RUTHLESS is having no pity : merciless, cruel. How to use ruthless in a sentence. If someone can be ruthless, can one also be ruthful?

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRUTHLESS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    If you say that someone is ruthless, you mean that you disapprove of them because they are very harsh or cruel, and will do anything that is necessary to achieve what they want. ...an invasion by a ruthless totalitarian power. The late newspaper tycoon is condemned for his ruthless treatment of employees.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › RuthlessRuthless - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    Ruthless means showing no mercy or compassion. If you really want to cut down on the clutter in your apartment, you can't be sentimental about keepsakes. You have to be ruthless and throw out everything that's not absolutely essential. If you're ruthless, you're the polar opposite of Mother Theresa. You get called heartless and cold-blooded.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishruthless adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    adjective. /ˈruːθləs/ (often disapproving) (of people or their behaviour) hard and cruel; determined to get what you want and not caring if you hurt other people. a ruthless dictator. The way she behaved towards him was utterly ruthless. He has a ruthless determination to succeed.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › ruthlessRuthless - definition of ruthless by The Free Dictionary

    ruthless - without mercy or pity; "an act of ruthless ferocity"; "a monster of remorseless cruelty"

  8. www.oed.com › dictionary › ruthless_adjruthless, adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

    What does the adjective ruthless mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective ruthless. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use. How common is the adjective ruthless? About 3 occurrences per million words in modern written English. See frequency.

  9. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › ruthlessRuthless - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms & Etymology - Better...

    Dictionary definition of ruthless. Marked by a complete lack of compassion, empathy, or remorse when it comes to achieving goals or dealing with others. "The ruthless dictator showed no mercy to his opponents." Detailed meaning of ruthless.

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryRUTHLESS - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

    Definitions of 'ruthless' 1. If you say that someone is ruthless, you mean that you disapprove of them because they are very harsh or cruel, and will do anything that is necessary to achieve what they want. [disapproval] [...] 2. A ruthless action or activity is done forcefully and thoroughly, without much concern for its effects on other people.

  11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishRUTHLESS | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge ...

    RUTHLESS definition: not caring if you hurt or upset other people when you try to get what you want: . Learn more.