as in merciless
having or showing a lack of sympathy or tender feelings
an office supervisor with a ruthless disregard for others' feelings
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Today, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ruthless hold has forced artists who oppose the Ukrainian invasion to leave or go underground.
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Christine Ledbetter, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
In Killing Eve, which is set in the present day, the shady character played by Harry Potter favorite Shaw is the ruthless and enigmatic head of MI6’s Russia desk.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
Russo, who has avoided serious injury and is set to return to play for Arsenal this month, is an out-and-out centre-forward, a grafter who uses her strength to take care of the ball and stitch play, but is also becoming a more ruthless penalty-box striker.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
The way to move up in your organization might require being ruthless.
—Roberta Matuson, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Christine Ledbetter, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
In Killing Eve, which is set in the present day, the shady character played by Harry Potter favorite Shaw is the ruthless and enigmatic head of MI6’s Russia desk.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
Russo, who has avoided serious injury and is set to return to play for Arsenal this month, is an out-and-out centre-forward, a grafter who uses her strength to take care of the ball and stitch play, but is also becoming a more ruthless penalty-box striker.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
The way to move up in your organization might require being ruthless.
—Roberta Matuson, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ruthless
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“Ruthless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruthless. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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