ruthful

Example Sentences

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Solskjær’s side are too ruthful in attack and defence, but can offset these weaknesses by dominating opponents in midfield.

From The Guardian • Dec. 31, 2020

These little books contained, also, concise aphorisms and weighty words of advice like "After dinner rest awhile; after supper run a mile," and "Be vigilant, be truthful and your life will never be ruthful."

From A Son of the Middle Border by Garland, Hamlin

As the rebuffed philanthropist accepted he cast a ruthful glance at the solitary figure on the bench.

From The Sentimental Adventures of Jimmy Bulstrode by Vorst, Marie Van

O worthy sir, my cause but slightly known     May move the hearts of warlike Myrmidons,     And melt the Corsic rocks with ruthful tears!

From The Spanish Tragedy by Kyd, Thomas

Long did I stand, in the sunshine of that day when first I saw the ruin, wondering and distressed, ruthful, indignant that such things should be.

From Yet Again by Beerbohm, Max, Sir