ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Merciless

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈmɜːsɪləs/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Merciless is an adjective meaning Showing no mercy; cruel and pitiless.

Meaning

Showing no mercy; cruel and pitiless.

Example Sentences

The sun is merciless today, so please take care of yourself.
But the ruthless cleaning up of those streets and merciless treatment of gang members have triggered outrage and concern among human rights organizations, which have condemned Cecot as inhumane and unacceptable.

Synonyms for merciless

Depending on context, synonyms include unmerciful, cruel, pitiless, ruthless, barbarous, bowelless.

Antonyms for merciless

Common opposites include merciful.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include pitiless, remorseless, ruthless, unmerciful, unpitying, bowelless.

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