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Meaning of Ruthlessness
The quality of being ruthless, or having no pity or compassion for others.
Definitions
- The quality of being ruthless, or having no pity or compassion for others
- * Lack of compassion or pity, characterized by a willingness to do whatever is necessary to achieve one's goals, even if it involves harming others
Etymology of Ruthlessness
The word "Ruthlessness" originates from the Old English word "rūth", which means "pity" or "compassion", and the suffix "-less", which means "without"
The term has been used since the 14th century to describe a lack of pity or compassion, and has evolved to encompass a range of meanings related to harshness, brutality, and mercilessness
Example Uses
- The company's ruthlessness in pursuing profits led to the downfall of several smaller businesses
- * The ruthless tactics used by the army to suppress the rebellion were widely condemned by human rights organizations
- * The ruthless ambition of the young entrepreneur drove her to succeed in the competitive world of finance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
compassion
pity
kindness
gentleness
leniency
mercy
forgiveness
tolerance
understanding
sympathy
empathy
benevolence
humanity
mildness
softness
weakness
indulgence
permissiveness
laxity
gentility
clemency
charity
altruism
kindness
generosity