adv

ruthlessly

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adv

In a merciless, uncompromising way, without any regard for others.

"The dictator ruthlessly crushed any opposition."

"She ruthlessly cut the budget in half."

How to Use Ruthlessly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe adverb form of ruthless — doing something in a harsh, merciless way.

Common pairings

ruthlessly efficient ruthlessly ambitious ruthlessly honest

more ruthlessly comparative, most ruthlessly superlative

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The dictator _____ crushed any opposition.

From ruthless plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.

expressly aimlessly endlessly carelessly hopelessly painlessly fearlessly recklessly helplessly tirelessly selflessly needlessly