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Ruthless

usgb/ˈruːθləs/Volume
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Negative Emotion

Ruthless often implies negative feelings and is used to criticize.

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Her ruthless decision to close the factory upset many.
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Power and Control

Ruthless is commonly used to describe actions in positions of power or competition.

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He climbed the corporate ladder through ruthless ambition.
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Intensity

Ruthless behavior is extreme and shows a lack of moderation.

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The coach's ruthless training regimen led to many victories.
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