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ruthless
[ rooth-lis ]
/ ˈruθ lɪs /
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adjective
without pity or compassion; cruel; merciless: a ruthless tyrant.
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See cruel.
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ruth·less·ly, adverbruth·less·ness, nounWords nearby ruthless
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ruthless
/ (ˈruːθlɪs) /
adjective
feeling or showing no mercy; hardhearted
Derived forms of ruthless
ruthlessly, adverbruthlessness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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