ruthful

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

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.

He was looking at her, quizzically ruthful.

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

As the rebuffed philanthropist accepted he cast a ruthful glance at the solitary figure on the bench.