ruthlessly

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   in a ruthless manner

   The government has been urged to take immediate action to deal ruthlessly with the terrorists.

2. 2
   adv

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

   Standing on the mountain above Caerphilly, one may reflect upon the gap where once stood Llanbradach Viaduct, and look near at hand upon the restored ruins of Caerphilly Castle; man labours to rebuild the mediaeval whilst he ruthlessly scraps the modern.

From ruthless + -ly.

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