ruthless

• Descreve uma pessoa ou ação cruel, impiedosa ou sem compaixão, que não demonstra piedade nem se deixa comover pelo sofrimento dos outros.

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.

   Impiedoso

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscallouscold-bloodedcruelhardheartedheartlessmercilesspitilessunforgivingunsympathetic

   Antônimoscompassionatehumanekindmercifulsympathetic

2. Relentless or unyieldingB2formal

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

   Implacável

   • 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.

   Sinônimoshardheartedimplacablemercilesspitilessrelentlessremorselessunrelentingunyielding

   Antônimoscompassionateflexibleforbearinggentlehumanekindlenientmercifulmildsofttolerantyielding