ruthlessly

Meanings

• adverb

  Acting without regard for the feelings, needs, or welfare of others; merciless.

• adjective

  Performed or carried out in a ruthless manner; without mercy.

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

cruelly , pitilessly

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ruthlessly
relentlessly , obviously , continually , comically

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Variants

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ruthless , ruthlessly , ruthlessness , ruthlessnesses

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Forms

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ruthlessly (adverb), ruthless (adjective), ruthlessly (verb)

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Etymology

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From ruthless + -ly

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ruthless' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

2. In the video game 'Mario Kart,' the character 'Bowser' is often portrayed as a ruthless opponent.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cruelty: The deliberate infliction of pain or suffering on living beings.

2. Brutality: The use of excessive force or violence.

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Culture

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The term 'ruthlessly' is often used to describe actions that are brutal, merciless, and without compassion. In literature, it is commonly used to depict villains or antagonists who act without regard for others. For example, in Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment,' the protagonist Raskolnikov commits a series of ruthless murders, believing that he is above the law.

How to Memorize "ruthlessly"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or character acting without mercy or compassion. Imagine their facial expression and body language as they carry out a ruthless act.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ruthlessly' with the image of a shark attacking its prey in the water. Just as a shark is ruthless in its hunt, so too is someone who acts ruthlessly.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of each definition: R - acts without regard for others, U - mercilessly carries out actions, T - has no compassion, H -lessly performs actions without thought.

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