Cutthroat
Definition
(adj) Ruthless or competitive, willing to do anything to succeed
Examples
“The industry is known for its cutthroat competition.”
“Cutthroat deals scare me.”
“At the poker table, Lena turned cutthroat after midnight.”
“The cutthroat auction in Dallas left three bidders angry.”
“By Friday, our boss was cutthroat about deadlines.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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