ruthless

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ruthless

(adjective)

Meaning

showing no mercy or compassion

Example

"The ruthless businessman destroyed his rivals without a second thought."

Synonyms

mercilesscruelheartless

Antonyms

compassionatekindmerciful

More about this word

Word origin
From Old English 'rūþ', meaning sorrow or pity.
Related word forms
  • noun: ruthlessness

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