ruthless

pronunciation

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  • Adjective:
    without mercy or pity

Word Origin

ruthless (adj.)
early 14c., from reuthe "pity, compassion" (see ruth) + -less. Ruthful (early 13c.) has fallen from use since late 17c. except as a deliberate archaism. Related: Ruthlessly; ruthlessness.

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Example

1. Mr kagame has become more ruthless and authoritarian .
2. Consider what happens when a business engages in ruthless cost-cutting .
3. Endless repetitions and ruthless hazing build mental and physical stamina .
4. Ruthless loyalist assaults have kept central damascus firmly under government control .
5. If you only want to work four hours a day , then be ruthless about it .

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