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Meaning of mercilessly
The primary meaning of "mercilessly" is to act without pity or compassion.
Etymology of mercilessly
The word "mercilessly" originates from the Old English and Old French words "merci" (meaning mercy) and the suffix "-less" (meaning without), with "merciless" being first recorded in the 14th century and "mercilessly" in the 15th century
Synonyms
ruthlessly
brutally
cruelly
harshly
pitilessly
heartlessly
remorselessly
unforgivingly
unrelentingly
mercilessly
savagely
ferociously
viciously
violently
brutally
callously
inhumanly
barbarously
inexcusably
intolerably
unkindly
unsparingly
relentlessly
uncompromisingly
unyieldingly
sternly
severely
stringently
rigidly
inflexibly
Definitions
- Without pity or compassion, in a cruel and unfeeling way
- * Showing no mercy or forgiveness, being completely unforgiving
Usage Examples
- The company has been cutting jobs mercilessly in an effort to reduce costs
- * The enemy attacked the village mercilessly, leaving many dead and injured
Antonyms
humanely
kindly
gently
leniently
softly
compassionately
sympathetically
pityingly
forgivingly
mercifully
mildly
moderately
temperately
calmly
peacefully
quietly
tolerantly
understandingly
benevolently
charitably
generously