noun

ruthlessness

noun

The quality of being merciless or showing no compassion.

"His ruthlessness in business made him both feared and respected."

How to Use Ruthlessness

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe trait of being ruthless — cold, uncompromising, and unmoved by others' suffering.

ruthlessnesses plural

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His _____ in business made him both feared and respected.

From ruthless plus the noun-forming suffix -ness.

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