Definitions
- Describing a situation or person that is persistent and unyielding. - Referring to an action or behavior that is continuous and unrelenting. - Talking about a force or process that is unstoppable and unforgiving.
- Describing a person or action that is cruel and without mercy. - Referring to a behavior or decision that is harsh and unforgiving. - Talking about a situation or circumstance that is brutal and unforgiving.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is unyielding and unforgiving.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a person's behavior or actions.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
- 4Both words can be used to describe a difficult situation or circumstance.
What is the difference?
- 1Intent: Relentless implies persistence and determination, while ruthless implies cruelty and lack of mercy.
- 2Emotion: Relentless is often used in a neutral or positive context, while ruthless is almost always negative.
- 3Action: Relentless describes a continuous and unrelenting action, while ruthless describes a harsh and unforgiving action.
- 4Connotation: Relentless can have a positive connotation when describing someone who is determined and hardworking, while ruthless is almost always negative and associated with cruelty and harm.
- 5Intensity: Ruthless is generally considered more intense and severe than relentless.
Remember this!
While both relentless and ruthless describe something that is unyielding and unforgiving, the difference between them lies in their intent and emotion. Relentless implies persistence and determination, often in a neutral or positive context, while ruthless implies cruelty and lack of mercy, and is almost always negative. Relentless describes a continuous and unrelenting action, while ruthless describes a harsh and unforgiving action.
