What is another word for ruthlessly?
Pronunciation:
[ ɹˈuːθləslɪ], [ ɹˈuːθləslɪ], [ ɹ_ˈuː_θ_l_ə_s_l_ɪ]
Related words: ruthlessly honest, ruthlessly funny, ruthlessly strong, ruthlessly alert, ruthlessly independent, ruthlessly dedicated
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Synonyms for Ruthlessly:
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adv.
• in cold blood- calculatedly ,
- coldheartedly ,
- coldly ,
- dispassionately ,
- premeditatedly ,
- unemotionally ,
- unfeelingly ,
- with full intent ,
- deliberately ,
- intentionally .
Other synonyms:
- fiercely .
Other relevant words:
- Implacably ,
- Inclemently ,
- Inhumanly ,
- atrociously ,
- barbarously ,
- bitterly ,
- ferociously ,
- grimly ,
- hardly ,
- harshly ,
- in cold blood ,
- inexorably ,
- lavishly ,
- meanly ,
- munificently ,
- nastily ,
- obdurately ,
- prodigally ,
- relentlessly ,
- remorselessly ,
- rigorously ,
- roughly ,
- savagely ,
- severely ,
- sternly ,
- strictly ,
- tooth and nail ,
- unforgivingly ,
- unkindly ,
- unrelentingly ,
- unscrupulously ,
- unsparingly ,
- unstintingly ,
- unyieldingly ,
- viciously ,
- vindictively ,
- violently .
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How to use "Ruthlessly" in context?
There are many different definitions of ruthlessly, but when used in reference to someone or something, ruthlessness typically refers to an utter disregard for others. Someone who is ruthlessly determined to get what they want can be difficult to deal with, and often times this attitude leads to bad decisions. Those who are ruthlessly competitive may also be difficult to work with, as they are often willing to take whatever means necessary to win.
The phrase "ruthlessly efficient" is often used to describe someone who is efficient in their work, but also takes into consideration the needs of others.
Paraphrases for Ruthlessly:
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Adverb
brutally, mercilessly, unscrupulously.
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Adverb
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Independent
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Adverb
cruelly, harshly, recklessly, roundly, savagely, severely, wantonly, Implacably.
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Adverb
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Adverb
relentlessly.
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Adverb
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