ruthless

S2 W2

in Vietnamese Cruel, tàn nhẫn, không thương xót

BrE /ˈruːθləs/ AmE /ˈruthləs/

adjective en → vi

1 CRUEL/BRUTAL [attributive / predicative] B1

Cruel, tàn nhẫn, không thương xót

showing no pity or mercy; cruel and violent

  • be ruthless about something

Collocations ruthless dictator · ruthless business practices

  • The company was ruthless in its pursuit of profit.

    Công ty đã tàn nhẫn trong việc theo đuổi lợi nhuận.

2 DETERMINED [attributive / predicative] B2

Quyết tâm, kiên trì, không ngại khó khăn

showing determination and a willingness to do whatever is necessary, even if it involves being cruel or unfair

  • be ruthless about something

Collocations ruthless ambition · ruthless competitor

  • She was ruthless in her determination to succeed.

    Cô ấy đã kiên trì trong việc quyết tâm thành công.