ruthless

adjective · ROOTH-lis

CEFR C1

cruel, with no pity for others

निर्दयी, बेरहम

Usage

a ruthless dictatorruthless ambitionruthlessly efficient

Examples

The ruthless dictator jailed anyone who disagreed.

The team showed ruthless batting in the final overs.

Common mistake

The kind nurse was ruthless with every patient.

The kind nurse was gentle with every patient.

Ruthless means cruel, the opposite of kind.

Remember: Ruthless: with no ruth, no pity.

Useful for

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