ruthless
adjective · ROOTH-lis
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.
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