ruthless
English
/ˈɹuːθləs/
adj
Definitions
- Without pity or compassion; cruel, pitiless.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English reuþeles suffix from English ruth.
Origin
English
ruth
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- rue English
- ruth English
- ruthful English
- ruthlessly English
- ruthlessness English
- reuþe Middle English
- reuþeles Middle English