Ruthless Synonyms and Antonyms

ro͝othlĭs
Showing little evidence of pity; said of actions, policies, etc.
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. cruel
  2. savage
  3. brutal
  4. tyrannical
  5. relentless
  6. barbarous
  7. inhuman
  8. callous
  9. grim
  10. atrocious
  11. flagrant
  12. terrible
  13. abominable
  14. outrageous
  15. inexorable
  16. unrelenting
  17. fiendish
  18. oppressive
  19. bloodthirsty
  20. venomous
  21. galling
  22. dog-eat-dog
Antonyms:
  1. kind
  2. helpful
  3. civilized. See syn. study at cruel.cruel

Words Related to Ruthless

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Ruthless Sentence Examples

  • He could be ruthless, but was not habitually cruel.

  • Qatwali was as ruthless in battle as he was.

  • The way they secure their positions is through the ruthless application of violence.

  • She heard it in Wynn's, saw it in the ruthless gleam in his eyes.

  • The Goths showed themselves not absolutely ruthless conquerors.

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