ruthful

Example Sentences

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Solskjær’s side are too ruthful in attack and defence, but can offset these weaknesses by dominating opponents in midfield.

From The Guardian • Dec. 31, 2020

And he maketh a ruthful noise and ghastful, when one proffereth to fight with another: and unneth is hurt when he is thrown down off an high place.

From Mediaeval Lore from Bartholomew Anglicus by Steele, Robert

Long did I stand, in the sunshine of that day when first I saw the ruin, wondering and distressed, ruthful, indignant that such things should be.

From Yet Again by Beerbohm, Max, Sir

O worthy sir, my cause but slightly known     May move the hearts of warlike Myrmidons,     And melt the Corsic rocks with ruthful tears!

From The Spanish Tragedy by Kyd, Thomas

P unctual be throughout the day; O bedient to superiors; I ndustrious in every way; N ot haughty to inferiors: T ruthful in word, and trim in dress; S hun folly, and for wisdom press.

From The Little Gleaner, Vol. X. A Monthly Magazine for the Young by Various