ruthless
1 of 1adjective/ˈruθləs/
Forms:more ruthless,most ruthless
1
showing no mercy or compassion towards others in pursuit of one's goals
- She climbed the corporate ladder by using ruthless tactics to eliminate her competitors.
- The ruthless dictator suppressed dissent through violence and intimidation.
- The ruthless landlord evicted tenants without warning, caring only about profits.
- He showed his ruthless nature by betraying his closest friends to get ahead.
- The ruthless criminal organization would stop at nothing to expand its influence.
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