Friendly
Friendly adjective - Having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest.
Ruthless
Ruthless adjective - Having or showing a lack of sympathy or tender feelings.
Usage example: an office supervisor with a ruthless disregard for others' feelings
Nearby Words: ruthlessly, ruth
Both words in one sentence
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Initially presented by the local Desert Dawn rebels as an oppressive and ruthless dictator, the Desert Tiger turns out to be a likeable and friendly guy with a penchant for coffee.
Source: Friendly Enemy -
Subverted with Ferahgo and his son Klitch in Redwall; their blue eyes are only meant to make them seem innocent and friendly, when in reality they're both ruthless killers.
Source: Innocent Blue Eyes -
Friendly Rival: Syaoran tried to be a full on ruthless rival to Sakura at first, but gradually caved in to Sakura's kind nature.
Source: Manga / Card Captor Sakura
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