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
O that my death would stay these ruthful deeds!—
From King Henry VI, Part 3 by Shakespeare, William
Sad was the man that word to hear that him so heavied in bowels ruthful.
From Ulysses by Joyce, James
Sweet Almeda, pity the ruthful plight Of Callapine, the son of Bajazeth, Born to be monarch of the western world, Yet here detain'd by cruel Tamburlaine.
From Tamburlaine the Great — Part 2 by Marlowe, Christopher
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
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.