ruthless

Meanings

• adjective

  Cruel and unmerciful; showing no compassion or regard for human life.

  - "The ruthless invaders plundered the village."
  - "The ruthless dictator ruled with an iron fist."

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Antonyms

ruthful

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ruthless
utless , futile , vacant , paucity , idle

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Variants

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ruthless , ruthlessly , ruthlessness , ruthlessnesses

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Etymology

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From Old French rutel, meaning 'merciless' or 'pitiless'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ruthless' is often used to describe natural disasters, such as hurricanes and earthquakes.

2. In the business world, a 'ruthless competitor' is someone who will do anything to win, including undercutting prices and eliminating competitors.

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Related Concepts

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1. merciless: Synonym of ruthless, meaning showing no mercy or compassion.

2. callous: Synonym of ruthless, meaning lacking feeling or sensitivity.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'ruthless' is often used to describe characters who are without mercy or compassion. In art, it can be depicted as a person or an object that is relentless and unyielding. In music, it can be used to describe a piece that is raw and uncompromising.

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3. mnemonics
   

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