Merciless: meaning, definitions and examples
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merciless
[ หmษหsษชlษชs ]
in describing someone's behavior
Showing no mercy or compassion; cruel and relentless. Merciless individuals have no regard for the feelings or well-being of others, often causing harm or suffering without hesitation.
Synonyms
cruel, heartless, pitiless, ruthless
Examples of usage
- He was known for his merciless treatment of his enemies.
- The merciless dictator ruled with an iron fist.
- The merciless assassin completed the mission without remorse.
in describing an action
In a way that shows no mercy or compassion; without pity or remorse. Acting mercilessly means carrying out actions without considering the consequences or impact on others.
Synonyms
cruelly, pitilessly, remorselessly, ruthlessly
Examples of usage
- She fought mercilessly to defend her family.
- The soldiers advanced mercilessly towards the enemy.
Translations
Translations of the word "merciless" in other languages:
๐ต๐น impiedoso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคฟเคฐเฅเคฆเคฏเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช gnadenlos
๐ฎ๐ฉ tanpa ampun
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะตะทะถะฐะปัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ bezlitosny
๐ฏ๐ต ็กๆ ๆฒใช
๐ซ๐ท impitoyable
๐ช๐ธ despiadado
๐น๐ท merhametsiz
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฌด์๋นํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูุง ุฑุญู ุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ nemilosrdnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ nemilosrdnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ๆ ็
๐ธ๐ฎ neusmiljen
๐ฎ๐ธ miskunnarlaus
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐััััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแจแแฆแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ amansฤฑz
๐ฒ๐ฝ despiadado
Word origin
The word 'merciless' originated in the late 14th century from the Old French word 'merciles,' meaning 'merciless, cruel, pitiless.' The prefix 'merci' comes from the Latin 'merces,' which means 'mercy' or 'favor.' Over time, the word evolved to represent the concept of lacking mercy or compassion. The term has been used in various literary works and contexts to describe characters or actions that exhibit a complete absence of empathy or kindness.
See also: merciful.