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Ruthlessness (noun) means the quality of being merciless or showing no compassion. Example: “His ruthlessness in business made him both feared and respected.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishThe trait of being ruthless — cold, uncompromising, and unmoved by others' suffering.
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- Plural
- ruthlessnesses
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Etymology
From ruthless plus the noun-forming suffix -ness.
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Rhymes for ruthlessness
lawlessness
selflessness
carelessness
homelessness
restlessness
recklessness
helplessness
hopelessness
weightlessness
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What does “ruthlessness” mean?
The word “ruthlessness” means the quality of being merciless or showing no compassion. In plain terms, the trait of being ruthless — cold, uncompromising, and unmoved by others' suffering.
How do you use “ruthlessness” in a sentence?
Here is “ruthlessness” used in a sentence: “His ruthlessness in business made him both feared and respected.”
What part of speech is “ruthlessness”?
“Ruthlessness” is a noun.
What is the meaning of ruthlessness?
"ruthlessness" (noun) means the quality of being merciless or showing no compassion.
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