ruthlessness
The property of being ruthlessThe property of being ruthless.
US/ɹˈuθləsnəs/
» The ruthlessness of the mission provoked a scandal in Paris.
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1 senses(uncountable, usually)The property of being ruthless.
More definitions
- mercilessness characterized by a lack of pity
- feelings of extreme heartlessness
Examples
2 sentencesThe ruthlessness of the mission provoked a scandal in Paris.
This series is a long essay on human malice, brazenness, and ruthlessness.
Translations
1 languagesForms
plural: ruthlessnesses| Singular | ruthlessness |
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uncountable
Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- mercilessness characterized by a lack of pity:pitilessness
- feelings of extreme heartlessness:crueltymercilessnesspitilessness
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedruthless
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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