
Ruthless
Negative Emotion
Ruthless often implies negative feelings and is used to criticize.

Her ruthless decision to close the factory upset many.
Power and Control
Ruthless is commonly used to describe actions in positions of power or competition.

He climbed the corporate ladder through ruthless ambition.
Intensity
Ruthless behavior is extreme and shows a lack of moderation.

The coach's ruthless training regimen led to many victories.
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BrutalCruelFerociousHarshHeartlessInhumanMercilessPitilessRelentlessUnfeeling
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