Antonyms for ruthless

Grammar : Adj

Spell : rooth-lis

Phonetic Transcription : ˈruθ lɪs

Definition of ruthless

Origin : early 14c., from reuthe "pity, compassion" (see ruth) + -less. Ruthful (early 13c.) has fallen from use since late 17c. except as a deliberate archaism. Related: Ruthlessly; ruthlessness.

adj mean, heartless

Example sentences :

There was something so ruthless in the boy, so overbearing and heartless.
Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius

He perceived that he had become the victim of a harsh and ruthless dealing.
Extract from : « Meadow Grass » by Alice Brown

"Here, take it," the postman said in a tone of ruthless finality.
Extract from : « Pee-wee Harris » by Percy Keese Fitzhugh

Alice interfered; she perceived that the ruthless Mrs. Dowling meant to have her way.
Extract from : « Alice Adams » by Booth Tarkington

I was determined to pursue my ruthless course in his defense to the end.
Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum

Sewell's ruthless surgery is most evident in that last paragraph.
Extract from : « The Bluff of the Hawk » by Anthony Gilmore

My fleeting joy was being thrust back by hands most ruthless.
Extract from : « The First Violin » by Jessie Fothergill

This did really seem to me a ruthless and unjustifiable proceeding.
Extract from : « Adventures and Recollections » by Bill o'th' Hoylus End

Tuman imagined a city full of enemies, ruthless and powerful.
Extract from : « The Martian Cabal » by Roman Frederick Starzl

Edom o' Gordon—Adam of Auchindoun—did his ruthless work in 1571.
Extract from : « The Balladists » by John Geddie

Synonyms for ruthless

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