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ruthlessly

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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
ruth•less /ˈruθlɪs/USA pronunciation   adj. 
  1. without pity or compassion;
    cruel;
    merciless:a ruthless desire to win at all costs.
ruth•less•ly, adv.: The general pressed his men ruthlessly ahead.
ruth•less•ness, n. [uncountable]

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
ruth•less  (ro̅o̅th′lis),USA pronunciation adj. 
  1. without pity or compassion;
    cruel;
    merciless:a ruthless tyrant.
  • 1300–50; Middle English; see ruth, -less
ruth′less•ly, adv. 
ruth′less•ness, n. 
    unrelenting, adamant, relentless. See cruel. 
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