CEFR B2

ruthless

adjective

Meaning

Having or showing no pity or compassion for others; cruel and merciless.

Examples

The company's ruthless cost-cutting measures led to widespread layoffs.
He played the game with a ruthless efficiency that intimidated his opponents.

Synonyms: cruel, merciless, unsparing, callous

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ruthless (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈruːθləs/

Definition

Having or showing no pity or compassion for others; cruel and merciless.

Examples

The company's ruthless cost-cutting measures led to widespread layoffs.
He played the game with a ruthless efficiency that intimidated his opponents.
She was ruthless in her ambition to become the CEO.

How to Use ruthless

ruthless in (prepositional phrase): Showing a lack of mercy or compassion in a specific area or endeavor. — "He was ruthless in his demands for perfection."
ruthless towards (prepositional phrase): Showing a lack of mercy or compassion when dealing with someone. — "The manager was ruthless towards his employees who missed deadlines."

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