Antonyms for ruthlessly

Grammar : Adv

Spell : rooth-lis

Phonetic Transcription : ˈruθ lɪs

Definition of ruthlessly

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.

As in brutally : adv cruelly, without remorse
As in savagely : adv cruelly
As in unscrupulously : adv immorally
As in vindictively : adv revengefully
As in in cold blood : adv in an unemotional manner

Example sentences :

It was to him preposterous, for she was one of that underworld against which he was ruthlessly at war.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

"I'll use my scissors and needle on them to-night," she said, ruthlessly.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

But like all such overshadowed delights, their end came swiftly, ruthlessly.
Extract from : « The Night Riders » by Ridgwell Cullum

He must be dealt with out of hand, Trenchard opined, and dealt with ruthlessly.
Extract from : « Mistress Wilding » by Rafael Sabatini

"I can't," said Jeff ruthlessly, when he had got her out of earshot.
Extract from : « The Prisoner » by Alice Brown

These, surprised in the midst of their wives and children, were all ruthlessly massacred.
Extract from : « Les Parsis » by D. Menant

Burevsky and his companions had used him ruthlessly, as their shield.
Extract from : « The Genius » by Margaret Horton Potter

Marcus laughed at his wife's fancies; but he never crushed them ruthlessly.
Extract from : « Doctor Luttrell's First Patient » by Rosa Nouchette Carey

In its internal control it treats the individual too ruthlessly.
Extract from : « The Psychology of Nations » by G.E. Partridge

Need I tell you that their heads were ruthlessly chopped and hacked?
Extract from : « Old Fogy » by James Huneker

Synonyms for ruthlessly

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