How do you use the word "ruthlessness" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "ruthlessness": The ruthlessness of the mission provoked a scandal in Paris.

Ruthlessness Meaning

/rˈuθləsnəs/

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

nounThe property of being ruthless.

Sentence Examples

The ruthlessness of the mission provoked a scandal in Paris.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

cruelty

Antonyms:

None

CEFR Practice Quiz

The general's ____ was evident when he ordered the destruction of the entire village without pity.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

His ____ in negotiations earned him a reputation as someone who never compromised.

Word Origin & History

Etymology tree Proto-Germanic *hrewwaną Proto-West Germanic *hreuwan Proto-Germanic *-ō Proto-West Germanic *-u Proto-West Germanic *hreuwu Old English hrēow Middle English rewe Middle English -the Old Norse hrygðinflu. Middle English reuþe Proto-Indo-European *lewh₁- Proto-Indo-European *lewHs-der. Proto-Germanic *leusaną Proto-Germanic *lausaz Proto-Germanic *-lausaz Proto-West Germanic *-laus Old English -lēas Middle English -les Middle English reuþeles English ruthless Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English ruthlessness From ruthless + -ness.

Literary Quotations & Historical Citations

"Five minutes into the game the Black Cats were facing a mountain, partly because of West Brom's newly-found ruthlessness in front of goal but also as a result of the home side's defensive generosity." — 2011 October 1, Phil Dawkes, “Sunderland 2 - 2 West Brom”, in BBC Sport:

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