Friday, April 3, 2020

ruthless

https://www.etymonline.com/word/ruthless

ruthless (adj.)


early 14c., from reuthe "pity, compassion" (see ruth) + -less. Ruthful (early 13c.) has fallen from use since late 17c. except as a deliberate archaism. Related: Ruthlessly; ruthlessness

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