What does "despiadado" mean in English?

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Spanish

despiadado

English

ruthless

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Alternative translations of "despiadado"

merciless
pitiless
heartless
unsparing

Examples of how to use "despiadado" in Spanish

Spanish
Fue un ataque despiadado.
English
It was a ruthless attack.
Spanish
El general fue despiadado con sus enemigos.
English
The general was ruthless with his enemies.
Spanish
El ataque fue despiadado y breve.
English
The attack was ruthless and brief.
Spanish
Su corazón parecía frío y despiadado.
English
His heart seemed cold and ruthless.
Spanish
Nunca olvidaré su gesto despiadado.
English
I will never forget his ruthless gesture.

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