merciless

adjective
UK: /ˈmɜːsɪləs/
US: /ˈmɜːrsɪləs/

  1. Having or showing no pity or compassion.

    1. The merciless sun beat down on them.
    2. She faced the critics with a merciless determination, silencing all doubts.

  2. Extremely harsh or cruel.

    1. He received a merciless punishment.
    2. The dictator was known for his merciless treatment of political opponents.

Synonyms

pitiless heartless unforgiving cruel ruthless

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "merciless" in English means: Having or showing no pity or compassion., Extremely harsh or cruel..

The phonetic transcription of "merciless" is /ˈmɜːsɪləs/ in British English and /ˈmɜːrsɪləs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "merciless": pitiless, heartless, unforgiving, cruel, ruthless.

Example usage of "merciless": "The merciless sun beat down on them.". More examples on the page.