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RUTHLESS Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word ruthless. (exact relations)
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pitiless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• without mercy or pity

• deficient in humane and kindly feelings

cold-blooded
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having cold blood (in animals whose body temperature is not internally regulated)

adjective satellite

• without compunction or human feeling

cruel
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

hardhearted
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking in feeling or pity or warmth

adjective satellite

• devoid of feeling for others

heartless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking in feeling or pity or warmth

adjective satellite

• devoid of courage or enthusiasm

inhumane
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking and reflecting lack of pity or compassion

insensitive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not responsive to physical stimuli

• deficient in human sensibility; not mentally or morally sensitive

merciless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or showing no mercy

relentless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

• never-ceasing

unfeeling
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• devoid of feeling for others

• devoid of feeling or sensation

unmerciful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or showing no mercy

unrelenting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

• punishingly harsh

• never-ceasing

unsparing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• very generous

• not forbearing; ruthless

unsympathetic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not sympathetic or disposed toward

• (of characters in literature or drama) tending to evoke antipathetic feelings

adjective satellite

• not having an open mind

• lacking in sympathy and kindness

• not agreeing with your tastes or expectations

remorseless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• without mercy or pity

unpitying
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• without mercy or pity

Alternatives for PITILESS

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