merciless

[ˈmərsələs]

merciless Definition

  • 1showing no mercy or pity; cruel
  • 2having or showing no forgiveness; relentless

Using merciless: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "merciless" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

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    The dictator was known for his merciless treatment of political dissidents.

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    The merciless sun beat down on the hikers all day.

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    The teacher was merciless in her grading of the students' essays.

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    The company's competitors were merciless in their efforts to put it out of business.

merciless Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with merciless

  • in a way that shows no mercy or pity; cruelly

    Example

    The soldiers were ordered to attack the enemy mercilessly.

  • a relentless pursuit of something, without any regard for the consequences

    Example

    The company was in a merciless pursuit of profits, even if it meant laying off workers.

  • harsh and unforgiving criticism, without any attempt to be constructive

    Example

    The movie received merciless criticism from the critics, who panned it as a complete failure.

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Summary: merciless in Brief

The term 'merciless' [ˈmərsələs] describes someone or something that is cruel, unrelenting, and shows no mercy or pity. It can be used to describe people, such as dictators or teachers who grade harshly, or things, such as the sun beating down on hikers. 'Merciless' extends into phrases like 'mercilessly,' which means cruelly, and 'merciless pursuit,' which means a relentless pursuit of something.