Pronunciation: /ˈkʌtˌθroʊt/
noun a ruthless or unprincipled person
A1 I heard that the cutthroat won the fishing competition.
A2 The cutthroat in the office is always trying to get ahead.
B1 The business world can be cutthroat, with fierce competition.
B2 She rose to the top of the corporate ladder by being cutthroat in her tactics.
C1 The political campaign turned cutthroat as the election drew near.
C2 In the world of professional sports, the competition is cutthroat and only the best succeed.
adjective ruthless or competitive in a fierce or underhanded way
A1 The cutthroat competition at the school talent show made everyone nervous.
A2 She found it difficult to navigate the cutthroat world of online dating.
B1 The company's cutthroat pricing strategy helped them dominate the market.
B2 In the cutthroat world of professional sports, only the most talented athletes succeed.
C1 The cutthroat tactics used by the business rival were unethical and ruthless.
C2 The political campaign turned into a cutthroat battle for power and control.
formal The business industry can be very cutthroat, with companies constantly competing for market share.
informal I heard that the competition in the gaming industry is cutthroat, with everyone trying to outdo each other.
slang The fashion world is known for being cutthroat, so you have to be tough to survive.
figurative The political arena is often described as cutthroat, with politicians willing to do whatever it takes to win.
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