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ruthlessly

 

[ ˈruːθləsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

behavior

In a manner showing no compassion or pity; without mercy.

Examples of usage

  • He ruthlessly pursued his goals, no matter the cost.
  • The dictator ruled ruthlessly, crushing any opposition.
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Translations

Translations of the word "ruthlessly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 implacavelmente

🇮🇳 निर्दयता से

🇩🇪 rücksichtslos

🇮🇩 tanpa ampun

🇺🇦 безжально

🇵🇱 bezlitośnie

🇯🇵 無慈悲に (むじひに)

🇫🇷 impitoyablement

🇪🇸 despiadadamente

🇹🇷 acımasızca

🇰🇷 무자비하게

🇸🇦 بلا رحمة

🇨🇿 nemilosrdně

🇸🇰 neľútostne

🇨🇳 无情地 (wúqíng de)

🇸🇮 neusmiljeno

🇮🇸 miskunnarlaust

🇰🇿 аяусыз

🇬🇪 დაუნდობლად

🇦🇿 amansızca

🇲🇽 despiadadamente

Etymology

The word 'ruthlessly' is derived from the noun 'ruthless,' which originated in the late 16th century. The term combines the word 'ruth,' meaning pity or compassion, with the suffix '-less,' indicating the absence of the quality. Over time, 'ruthlessly' has become commonly used to describe actions or behaviors that lack mercy or compassion, emphasizing a harsh or relentless approach.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,344, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.