CEFR B2

ruthlessness

noun

Meaning

The quality of having or showing no pity or compassion for others.

Examples

The company's ruthlessness in cutting costs led to widespread layoffs.
She was known for her ruthlessness in business negotiations.

Synonyms: cruelty, heartlessness, callousness, pitilessness

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ruthlessness (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈruːθləsnəs/

Definition

The quality of having or showing no pity or compassion for others.

Examples

The company's ruthlessness in cutting costs led to widespread layoffs.
She was known for her ruthlessness in business negotiations.
His ruthlessness in pursuing his goals shocked his colleagues.

Synonyms of ruthlessness

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