ruthless
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
At more than 500 pages, “Men in Love” would have benefited from a more ruthless edit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Haaland is the leader for ruthless efficiency, all facets that feed into a race that could be decided by the smallest detail.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
He’s refreshingly optimistic about challenging music in streaming’s ruthless economy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
You could call that ruthless economic warfare, or you could call it capitalist competition, an arena where the Chinese have excelled.
From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2026
The Housing Authority was headed by a former cotton mill executive named Carvie Oldham, who ran public housing with the same autocratic and ruthless style that had marked his tenure in the mill.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
Vocabulary lists containing ruthless
Anti-Antonyms: Words Without Opposites
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Negative Words to Describe a Person
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The Things They Carried
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
