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Synonyms & Similar Words
ruthless
heartless
merciless
pitiless
unforgiving
unrelenting
harsh
severe
brutal
cruel
inhumane
cold-blooded
callous
unfeeling
unsympathetic
uncaring
remorseless
unmerciful
savage
ferocious
vicious
inhuman
barbaric
ferocious
monstrous
atrocious
heinous
diabolical
fiendish
sadistic
brutalized
hardened
Meaning of Merciless
The primary meaning of "Merciless" is showing no pity or compassion.
Definitions
- Showing no pity or compassion for someone or something
- * Lacking mercy or leniency, giving no quarter
Etymology of Merciless
The word "Merciless" originates from the Old English words "mercy" (meaning pity or compassion) and the suffix "-less" (indicating a lack of something)
The term has been used in the English language since the 9th century to describe individuals or actions that demonstrate a lack of pity or compassion
Example Uses
- The merciless killer showed no remorse for his actions
- * The merciless treatment of prisoners was widely condemned by human rights organizations
- * The merciless sun beat down on the desert landscape
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
lenient
gentle
kind
compassionate
sympathetic
merciful
forgiving
tolerant
understanding
humane
benevolent
charitable
clement
mild
moderate
soft
tender
warm
generous
gracious