ruthlessness

CEFRC1

/rˈuθləsnəs/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A lack of pity or mercy toward others.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The property of being ruthless.

Examples

  • The ruthlessness of the mission provoked a scandal in Paris.

  • 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.

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Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

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2
Parts of speech
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Synonyms
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The general's blank was evident when he ordered the destruction of the entire village without pity.

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Origin

noun

From ruthless + -ness.