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
Never," answered Roxy with a ruthful smile; "but, Phyllis, in school I listen.
From Phyllis by Percy D. Johnson
Robin, at the twilight dim, Never let thine evening hymn, Bird of red and ruthful breast, Lend the bishop's Port a zest.
From The Humorous Poetry of the English Language; from Chaucer to Saxe by James Parton
These little books contained, also, concise aphorisms and weighty words of advice like "After dinner rest awhile; after supper run a mile," and "Be vigilant, be truthful and your life will never be ruthful."
From A Son of the Middle Border by Hamlin Garland
So as the Inhabitants doe seldome take a ruthful and reauing experience of those harmes, which infectious diseases vse to carrie with them.
From The Survey of Cornwall And an epistle concerning the excellencies of the English tongue by Richard Carew