ruthlessness
Ruthlessness (noun) means the quality of being merciless or showing no compassion. Example: “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.
Word forms
ruthlessnesses plural
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His _____ in business made him both feared and respected.
Etymology
From ruthless plus the noun-forming suffix -ness.
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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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