Ruthless Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)
ruthless
adjective
ruthless
/ˈruːθləs/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of RUTHLESS
[more ruthless; most ruthless]
:
having no pity
:
cruel or merciless
- a ruthless killer
- The journalist was ruthless in his criticism.
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— ruthlessly
adverb
- The slaves were ruthlessly abused by their owners.
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— ruthlessness
noun
[noncount]