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    Despiadado (en. Ruthless)

    /despjaˈðaðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to someone who acts with hardness or cruelty.
    The ruthless killer was finally captured.
    El despiadado asesino fue finalmente capturado.
    Described as someone who shows no emotions or remorse.
    His ruthless ambition led him to betray his friends.
    Su despiadada ambición lo llevó a traicionar a sus amigos.
    Used to characterize actions or decisions without any consideration for the suffering of others.
    The ruthless attack left many families in mourning.
    El despiadado ataque dejó a muchas familias en duelo.

    Etymology

    Comes from the prefix 'des-' which indicates negation and 'piado', which is related to pity.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ruthless with
    To act without consideration for someone or something.
    despiadado con
    a ruthless heart
    A heart that shows no compassion.
    un corazón despiadado
    ruthless war
    A war that is merciless, with many deaths and suffering.
    despiadada guerra

    Related Words

    pity
    Feeling of compassion and mercy towards others.
    piedad
    compassion
    Feeling of empathy and desire to help those who suffer.
    compasión
    cruelty
    The quality of being cruel or causing suffering.
    crueldad

    Slang Meanings

    Ruthless in an informal context can refer to someone who is relentless in a game.
    That player is ruthless, he stops at nothing to win.
    Ese jugador es despiadado, no se detiene ante nada para ganar.
    Can be used to describe someone who acts coldly in personal relationships.
    She is so ruthless that she doesn't even care about other people's feelings.
    Es tan despiadada que ni siquiera se preocupa por los sentimientos de los demás.