What is the Spanish word for "ruthless"?

Learn how to say "ruthless" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

ruthless

Spanish

despiadado

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Alternative translations of "ruthless"

implacable
cruel
inhumano
feroz

Examples of how to use "ruthless" in Spanish

English
The dictator was a ruthless leader.
Spanish
El dictador era un líder despiadado.
English
The ruthless manager fired three employees yesterday.
Spanish
El implacable gerente despidió a tres empleados ayer.
English
She gave a ruthless critique of my essay.
Spanish
Ella hizo una crítica despiadada de mi ensayo.
English
The general led a ruthless military campaign.
Spanish
El general dirigió una campaña militar implacable.
English
His ruthless ambition hurt many people around him.
Spanish
Su ambición despiadada lastimó a muchas personas a su alrededor.

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