Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the following sentence.
"He behaved ruthlessly with his junior, to say the least."
- AInhumanly
- BWeirdly
- CPolitely
- DUnexpectedly
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
The word "ruthlessly" means having or showing no pity or compassion for others; cruelly.
* Inhumanly means lacking human qualities of compassion and mercy; cruelly or brutally, which is a direct synonym of ruthlessly.
* Weirdly: In a bizarre or strange manner.
* Politely: In a respectful and considerate manner.
* Unexpectedly: In a way that was not expected or anticipated.
* Inhumanly means lacking human qualities of compassion and mercy; cruelly or brutally, which is a direct synonym of ruthlessly.
* Weirdly: In a bizarre or strange manner.
* Politely: In a respectful and considerate manner.
* Unexpectedly: In a way that was not expected or anticipated.