ruthlessness

• Nom désignant la qualité ou l'état de celui qui manque de pitié ou de compassion, souvent caractérisé par une dureté extrême ou une absence de cœur dans les actions ou les décisions.

A noun referring to the quality or state of being without pity or compassion, often characterized by extreme harshness or heartlessness in actions or decisions.

indénombrable

1. MercilessnessC1formal

   A lack of pity or compassion; the quality of being harsh and unrelenting.

   Impitoyabilité

   • The dictator's ruthlessness was feared by all.
   • She showed complete ruthlessness in her business dealings.
   • His ruthlessness in negotiations made him a formidable opponent.

   Synonymesbrutalitycallousnesscrueltyhardheartednessharshnessinhumanitymercilessnesspitilessnesssavagenessviciousness

   Antonymescompassiongentlenesshumanitykindnessmercypity

2. Extreme heartlessnessC1formal

   A state of being completely without empathy or kindness.

   Impitoyabilité extrême

   • The ruthlessness of the crime shocked the community.
   • He acted with a cold ruthlessness that surprised his friends.
   • Her ruthlessness in cutting ties was seen as cruel.

   Synonymesbarbaritybrutalitycallousnesscoldheartednesscrueltyhardnessinhumanitymercilessnesspitilessnesssavagery

   Antonymesbenevolencecompassionempathygentlenesshumanitykindnessmercysympathytendernesswarmth