ruthful

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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

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

Sometimes the skull and other members of the body were seen detached along the road-side or on a stump, having been taken from their peaceful repose by ruthful hands or hungry dogs.

From History of the Eighty-sixth Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry, during its term of service by Kinnear, John R.

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

This duty once I promis'd to myself Thou shouldst perform to me; but ah! false hope, Now ruthful, wretched king, what resteth thee?

From A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 7 by Various