How is the word жестокий translated from Russian to English

English translation
Cutthroat
adjective

Безжалостный и бескомпромиссный, особенно в конкуренции.

Ruthless and merciless, especially in competition.

Examples with “жестокий”

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  • Хищнические тактики шокировали всех на встрече. — The cutthroat tactics shocked everyone in the meeting.

  • Наконец, полицейские поймали убийцу. — The cutthroat was finally captured by the police.

  • Конкуренция среди них действительно настолько безжалостная? — Is the competition among them really that cutthroat?

  • Ты слышал о жестоком преступнике в новостях? — Have you heard about the cutthroat in the news?

  • Они работают в хищнической индустрии, где нет места для ошибок. — They operate in a cutthroat industry with no room for error.

  • Нам нужно увеличить безопасность против жестоких преступников в этом районе. — We need to increase security against cutthroats in the area.

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