ruthlessness

see definition of ruthlessness

as ininhumanity
as inatrocity
as inrancor
as inrevenge
as inbarbarity
as inbrutality
as insavagery
as inspitefulness
as intruculence
as intruculency
as invengefulness
as incruelty

Synonyms for ruthlessness

noun lack of compassion

Antonyms for ruthlessness

atrocity

noun. cruelness, offensiveness; widely condemned action

barbarity

noun. crudity, savagery

brutality

noun. cruel treatment

inhumanity

noun. lack of compassion

Word Origin & History

early 14c., from reuthe "pity, compassion" (see ruth) + -less. Ruthful (early 13c.) has fallen from use since late 17c. except as a deliberate archaism. Related: Ruthlessly; ruthlessness.

Example Sentences for ruthlessness

Jeter saw cruelty in his eyes too; ruthlessness, and determination.

And then the cruelty of housekeepers, and the ruthlessness of housemaids!

She was still afraid of life, of its ruthlessness, its danger and mystery.

But a woman's ruthlessness was outwitted by a woman's cunning.

There was, indeed, in Geoffreys ruthlessness an element of cruel glee.

Yet the first act of Henry's reign was ominous of future cruelty and ruthlessness.

It was this ruthlessness, perhaps, that made him such an efficient secretary.

But there was also about them an expression of intolerance, of ruthlessness, of selfishness.

It had been devastated with all the ruthlessness of an Asiatic conqueror.

The officers and men under his command accused him of ruthlessness.