ruthlessness
Use Ruthlessness in a sentence
lɪs adjective
without pity or compassion; cruel; merciless: a ruthless tyrant.
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ruthless (ˈruːθlɪs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| feeling or showing no mercy; hardhearted | |
| 'ruthlessly | |
| —adv | |
| 'ruthlessness | |
| —n | |
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| ruthless (ˈruːθlɪs) | |
| —adj | |
| feeling or showing no mercy; hardhearted | |
| 'ruthlessly | |
| —adv | |
| 'ruthlessness | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
ruthless
early 14c., from reuthe "pity, compassion" (late 12c.), formed from reuwen "to rue" (see rue (v.)) on the model of true/truth, etc. Ruthful (early 13c.) has fallen from use since late 17c. except as a deliberate archaism.
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Example sentences
It is not surprising that he was chosen for his capacity for ruthlessness.
The difference this time was a mix of shrewdness and ruthlessness.
As boss of the commission, however, he was noted for his strategic vision and occasional ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness is a high discount value on the future.
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