Unmercifully: meaning, definitions and examples

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unmercifully

 

[ ʌnˈməːsɪfʊli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

adverb

In a manner lacking mercy or compassion; harshly or cruelly.

Synonyms

cruelly, mercilessly, ruthlessly

Examples of usage

  • The teacher unmercifully scolded the student for being late.
  • The storm unmercifully battered the coast, causing widespread damage.

Translations

Translations of the word "unmercifully" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desapiedadamente

🇮🇳 निर्दयतापूर्वक

🇩🇪 unbarmherzig

🇮🇩 tanpa ampun

🇺🇦 немилосердно

🇵🇱 niemiłosiernie

🇯🇵 無慈悲に (むじひに)

🇫🇷 impitoyablement

🇪🇸 despiadadamente

🇹🇷 merhametsizce

🇰🇷 무자비하게

🇸🇦 بلا رحمة

🇨🇿 nemilosrdně

🇸🇰 nemilosrdne

🇨🇳 无情地 (wú qíng de)

🇸🇮 neusmiljeno

🇮🇸 miskunnarlaust

🇰🇿 аяусыз

🇬🇪 უმოწყალოდ

🇦🇿 amansızca

🇲🇽 despiadadamente

Word origin

The word 'unmercifully' is derived from the word 'merciful,' which has roots in Middle English and Old French. The prefix 'un-' is added to 'merciful' to create the opposite meaning. The concept of mercy has long been a part of human morality and ethics, with the idea of showing compassion and forgiveness to others. 'Unmercifully' is used to describe actions or behavior that lack mercy or kindness, often in a harsh or cruel manner.

See also: mercifully.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,914, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.