ruthlessness

Meanings

• adjective

  Lacking mercy or compassion; merciless.

  - "The ruthless conqueror plundered the city."
  - "His ruthless tactics won him the war."
  - "The ruthless killer showed no remorse."

• adjective

  Uncompromising and unyielding in the pursuit of one's goals.

  - "She was a ruthless businesswoman."
  - "The ruthless detective refused to let the case go unsolved."
  - "His ruthless determination led him to the top."

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Synonyms

mercilessness

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ruthlessness
relentlessness , obdurateness , obstinacy , uncompromisingness

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Variants

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ruthless , ruthlessly , ruthlessness , ruthlessnesses

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Etymology

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From ruthless + less

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Trivia

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

2. In the Bible, King Herod is described as a ruthless ruler who ordered the slaughter of all male children under the age of two in an attempt to kill the newborn Jesus.

3. The term 'ruthless' is often used in sports to describe a player or team that is relentless in their pursuit of victory.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cruelty: Ruthlessness is a form of cruelty that involves a lack of compassion or mercy.

2. Brutality: Ruthlessness can also be described as brutal or savage.

3. Mercy: Ruthlessness is the opposite of mercy, which is compassion or forgiveness shown towards others.

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Culture

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In literature and art, ruthlessness often represents a character's unwavering determination or lack of compassion. It can also be used to depict the harsh realities of war or conflict.

How to Memorize "ruthlessness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person or situation that embodies ruthlessness – a merciless conqueror or a ruthless businessperson. Visualize their actions and the impact they have on others.

2. associate
   

   - Associate ruthlessness with words like merciless, uncompromising, and unyielding. Think of situations where these words would be used to describe someone or something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the root word 'ruth' and associating it with the meaning 'lack of compassion'.

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