ruthless

• Qualifie une personne ou une action qui est cruelle, impitoyable ou dépourvue de compassion.

Describes a person or action that is cruel, merciless, or without pity.

1. Without pity or compassionB2formal

   Having no pity or compassion; cruel and determined.

   Sans pitié ni compassion

   • The dictator was known for his ruthless treatment of opponents.
   • She was a ruthless businesswoman who stopped at nothing to succeed.
   • The ruthless winter storm destroyed entire villages.

   Synonymescallouscold-bloodedcruelhardheartedheartlessmercilesspitilessunforgivingunsympathetic

   Antonymescompassionatehumanekindmercifulsympathetic

2. Relentless or unyieldingB2formal

   Showing no mercy or willingness to compromise; persistent in a harsh way.

   Implacable, impitoyable

   • The journalist conducted a ruthless investigation into the corruption scandal.
   • His ruthless ambition drove him to betray his closest friends.
   • The team faced ruthless competition from their rivals.

   Synonymeshardheartedimplacablemercilesspitilessrelentlessremorselessunrelentingunyielding

   Antonymescompassionateflexibleforbearinggentlehumanekindlenientmercifulmildsofttolerantyielding