Word of the Day:
ruthless
What It Means
Without pity or compassion; cruel, pitiless.
Ruthless in Context
“But the ruthless cleaning up of those streets and merciless treatment of gang members have triggered outrage and concern among human rights organizations, which have condemned Cecot as inhumane and unacceptable.”
Did You Know?
From Middle English reuþeles; equivalent to ruth + -less.
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