ruthless

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

ruОписывает человека или действие, которое является жестоким, безжалостным или лишённым сострадания.esDescribe a una persona o acción que es cruel, sin piedad o carente de compasión.frQualifie une personne ou une action qui est cruelle, impitoyable ou dépourvue de compassion.deBeschreibt eine Person oder Handlung, die grausam, mitleidlos oder ohne Mitgefühl ist und keine Rücksicht auf andere nimmt.ptDescreve uma pessoa ou ação cruel, impiedosa ou sem compaixão, que não demonstra piedade nem se deixa comover pelo sofrimento dos outros.zh形容人或行为残忍、无情、毫无怜悯之心。arيصف شخصًا أو فعلًا يتسم بالقسوة وانعدام الرحمة أو الشفقة، ولا يتورع عن إلحاق الأذى بالآخرين لتحقيق غايته.

1. Without pity or compassion B2 formal

   Having no pity or compassion; cruel and determined.

   • 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.

   ruБезжалостныйesSin piedad ni compasiónfrSans pitié ni compassiondeErbarmungslosptImpiedosozh无情的arبلا رحمة

   同义词: callouscold-bloodedcruelhardheartedheartlessmercilesspitilessunforgivingunsympathetic

   反义词: compassionatehumanekindmercifulsympathetic

2. Relentless or unyielding B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruБеспощадныйesImplacablefrImplacable, impitoyabledeUnbarmherzigptImplacávelzh无情的arقاسٍ لا يرحم

   同义词: hardheartedimplacablemercilesspitilessrelentlessremorselessunrelentingunyielding

   反义词: compassionateflexibleforbearinggentlehumanekindlenientmercifulmildsofttolerantyielding

• more ruthless comparative form
• most ruthless superlative form