Meaning: Having no pity or compassion for others.
Hindi: निर्दयी, क्रूर
Synonyms: merciless, cruel, heartless, brutal
Antonyms: merciful, kind, compassionate
Asked in: SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 · SSC Steno 2023 T-1 · SSC Steno 2019 T-1
ruthless in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 Antonyms
Identify the antonym of 'Ruthless'.
Answer & explanation
Answer: D) Compassionate
The word 'Ruthless' means having no pity or compassion, cruel.
Option 4 (Compassionate) is correct because it means showing sympathy and concern for others, the exact opposite of ruthless.
Option 1 (Harsh) is wrong as it is a synonym meaning severe.
Option 2 (Cruel) is wrong because it is a direct synonym of ruthless.
Option 3 (Brutal) is wrong as it also means savagely violent, a synonym. - SSC Steno 2023 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
RuthlessAnswer & explanation
Answer: D) Lenient
Answer: (d) Lenient
Explanation:
• Ruthless means cruel, merciless, or having no pity (निर्दयी, क्रूर).
• Lenient means merciful, tolerant, or gentle in treatment (दयालु, नरम) — ✅ opposite in meaning.
Other options:
• Resolute – determined (दृढ़ निश्चयी) ❌
• Hostile – unfriendly or aggressive (शत्रुतापूर्ण) ❌
• Affluent – wealthy (धनी) ❌ not related in meaning
✅ Therefore, Lenient is the most appropriate antonym of Ruthless.
Examples
- “The ruthless dictator showed no mercy to his opponents.”
ruthless – questions
What is the meaning of ruthless in Hindi?
ruthless means “निर्दयी, क्रूर” in Hindi. In English: Having no pity or compassion for others.
What are the synonyms of ruthless?
Synonyms of ruthless: merciless, cruel, heartless, brutal.
What is the opposite of ruthless?
Antonyms of ruthless: merciful, kind, compassionate.
Has ruthless been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – ruthless has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025, SSC Steno 2023 T-1, SSC Steno 2019 T-1.