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- [rooth-lis]
- /ˈruθ lɪs/
- /ˈruːθ.ləs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rooth-lis]
- /ˈruθ lɪs/
Definitions of ruthlessly word
- adjective ruthlessly without pity or compassion; cruel; merciless: a ruthless tyrant. 1
- adverb ruthlessly without compassion 1
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Origin of ruthlessly
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1300-50; See origin at ruth, -less
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Parts of speech for Ruthlessly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
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ruthlessly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
ruthlessly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ruthlessly
adv ruthlessly
- atrociously — extremely or shockingly wicked, cruel, or brutal: an atrocious crime.
- barbarically — without civilizing influences; uncivilized; primitive: barbaric invaders.
- barbarously — uncivilized; wild; savage; crude.
- brutally — savage; cruel; inhuman: a brutal attack on the village.
- callously — made hard; hardened.
adverb ruthlessly
- ambitiously — having ambition; eagerly desirous of achieving or obtaining success, power, wealth, a specific goal, etc.: ambitious students.
- aspiringly — in an aspiring manner
- calculatedly — in a calculated manner
- coldheartedly — Alternative spelling of cold-heartedly.
- cruelly — willfully or knowingly causing pain or distress to others.
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