ruthless

BrE /ˈruːθləs/ AmE /ˈruthləs/

adjective en → es

1 CRUEL/BRUTAL B2

showing no pity or mercy; extremely cruel and violent

implacable, sin piedad, brutal

  • [T + obj]
  • [predicative]

Collocations ruthless attack · ruthless killer

  • The army launched a ruthless attack on the rebel stronghold.

    El ejército lanzó un ataque implacable contra la fortaleza de los rebeldes.

2 DILIGENT/DRIVEN C1

determined to succeed, often by any means necessary; showing no pity or mercy towards others in order to achieve your goals

implacable, sin escrúpulos, tenaz

  • [T + obj]
  • [predicative]

Collocations ruthless ambition · ruthless competitor

  • She was ruthless in her pursuit of power.

    Ella fue implacable en su búsqueda de poder.