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 Johnson, Percy D.

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

Sad was the man that word to hear that him so heavied in bowels ruthful.

From Ulysses by Joyce, James

What doleful sight, what ruthful spectacle Hath fortune offered to my hapless heart?

From Locrine/Mucedorus by Shakespeare (spurious and doubtful works)