What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unmercifully
Example
The teacher scolded the student unmercifully for not completing their homework. [unmercifully: adverb]
Example
The storm raged unmercifully, causing widespread damage and destruction. [unmercifully: adverb]
mercilessly
Example
The dictator ruled the country mercilessly, suppressing any dissenting voices. [mercilessly: adverb]
Example
The hunter killed the deer mercilessly, without any regard for its suffering. [mercilessly: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Mercilessly is more commonly used than unmercifully in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unmercifully and mercilessly?
Unmercifully is more formal than mercilessly and is often used in literary or academic contexts.
