# ruthlessly

> English word · Adverb · IPA /ˈɹuːθ.ləs.li/ · frequency rank #33,005

## Definitions
1. In a ruthless manner; with cruelty; without pity or compassion.

## Etymology
From ruthless + -ly.

## Easily confused with
- **ruthless** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/ruthless-vs-ruthlessly)

## Common misspellings (15)
`rruthlessly`, `rtuhlessly`, `ruhtlessly`, `ruthelssly`, `ruthhlessly`, `ruthleslsy`, `ruthlesly`, `ruthlesslly`, `ruthlesslyy`, `ruthlessyl`, `ruthllessly`, `ruthlsesly`, `rutlhessly`, `rutthlessly`, `urthlessly`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/ruthlessly