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Definition of Ruthlessness
1. Noun. Mercilessness characterized by a lack of pity.
Generic synonyms: Mercilessness, Unmercifulness
Derivative terms: Pitiless, Pitiless, Ruthless
2. Noun. Feelings of extreme heartlessness.
Generic synonyms: Coldheartedness, Hardheartedness, Heartlessness
Derivative terms: Merciless, Pitiless, Ruthless
Definition of Ruthlessness
1. Noun. The property of being ruthless ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Ruthlessness
1. [n -ES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ruthlessness
Literary usage of Ruthlessness
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The New York Times Current History (1918)
"ruthlessness and the Law of Evolution By John Burroughs Mr. Burroughs at the age
of 80 takes as keen an interest in the issues of the world war as he did in ..."
2. Raemaekers' Cartoon History of the War by Louis Raemaekers (1919)
"The Kaiser: "Your ruthlessness has failed, Tirpitz; I must pin my faith to Count
Zeppelin" 'T^HE ruthless submarine policy introduced by von Tirpitz earlier ..."
3. Gems (?) of German Thought by William Archer (1917)
"IV ruthlessness (BEFORE THE WAR.) 326. War is an act of violence whose object is
to constrain the enemy, to accomplish our will. ..."
4. Gems (?) of German Thought by William Archer (1917)
"IV ruthlessness (BEFORE THE WAR.) 326. War is an act of violence whose object is
to constrain the enemy, to accomplish our will. ..."
5. Gems (?) of German Thought by William Archer (1917)
"IV ruthlessness (BEFORE THE WAR.) 326. War is an act of violence whose object is
to constrain the enemy, to accomplish our will. ..."
6. "An American Commoner": The Life and Times of Richard Parks Bland. A Study by William Vincent Byars (1900)
"Rings and the ruthlessness of Speculative Politics.—Abuse of the Courts Against
the People. N NOVEMBER, 1872, Mr. Jay Gould was arrested on criminal charges ..."
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