ruthless; cruel and vicious
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesidiom
ruthless; cruel and vicious; heartless and cruel
derogatoryDescribes a person who is merciless and employs cruel methods. Often used to criticize someone's character or actions. Carries a strong negative connotation.
Nà那
gè个
xīn心
hěn狠
shǒu手
là辣
de的
shāng商
rén人
wèi为
le了
lì利
yì益
bù不
zé择
shǒu手
duàn段
。
That ruthless businessman will stop at nothing for profit.
Xīn心
hěn狠
shǒu手
là辣
de的
rén人
zuì最
zhōng终
wǎng往
wǎng往
zhòng众
pàn叛
qīn亲
lí离
。
Ruthless people often end up being deserted by everyone.
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Zhè这
bù部
xiǎo小
shuō说
zhōng中
de的
fǎn反
pài派
jué角
sè色
xīn心
hěn狠
shǒu手
là辣
，
lìng令
rén人
fà发
zhǐ指
。
The villain in this novel is so ruthless and cruel that it is infuriating.