cutthroat

²cutthroat

adj

Definition of CUTTHROAT

1

: murderous, cruel

2

: marked by unprincipled practices : ruthless <cutthroat competition>

3

: characterized by each player playing independently rather than having a permanent partner —used especially of partnership games adapted for three players <cutthroat bridge>

Examples of CUTTHROAT

1. <cutthroat business practices intended to drive competitors out of business>

First Known Use of CUTTHROAT

1565

Related to CUTTHROAT

Synonyms: unprincipled, immoral, Machiavellian, unconscionable, unethical, unscrupulous

Antonyms: ethical, moral, principled, scrupulous

Related Words: merciless, pitiless, remorseless, ruthless; crooked, deceitful, dishonest, jackleg, knavish; corrupt, debased, debauched, decadent, degenerate, degraded, demoralized, depraved, dissipated, libertine, licentious, profligate; cheapjack, dog-eat-dog, opportunistic; calculating, scheming, sharp

Near Antonyms: conscientious, good, honorable, just, noble, righteous, virtuous

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Other Game Terms

bezique, carom, convention, crap, euchre, gambit, monte, parlay, tierce