RUTHLESSNESS

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does ruthlessness mean? 

• RUTHLESSNESS (noun)
  The noun RUTHLESSNESS has 2 senses:

1. mercilessness characterized by a lack of pity

2. feelings of extreme heartlessness

  Familiarity information: RUTHLESSNESS used as a noun is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• RUTHLESSNESS (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Mercilessness characterized by a lack of pity

Classified under:

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects

Synonyms:

pitilessness; ruthlessness

Hypernyms ("ruthlessness" is a kind of...):

mercilessness; unmercifulness (inhumaneness evidenced by an unwillingness to be kind or forgiving)

Derivation:

ruthless (without mercy or pity)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Feelings of extreme heartlessness

Classified under:

Nouns denoting feelings and emotions

Synonyms:

cruelty; mercilessness; pitilessness; ruthlessness

Hypernyms ("ruthlessness" is a kind of...):

coldheartedness; hardheartedness; heartlessness (an absence of concern for the welfare of others)

Derivation:

ruthless (without mercy or pity)