merciless (Meaning)
merciless (a)
having or showing no mercy
merciless (a.)
Destitute of mercy; cruel; unsparing; -- said of animate beings, and also, figuratively, of things; as, a merciless tyrant; merciless waves.
Synonyms & Antonyms of merciless
Synonyms:
- thick-skinned
- unfeeling
- grim
- abusive
- savage
- case-hardened
- severe
- indurate
- pachydermatous
- inhumane
- pitiless
- unsympathetic
- take-no-prisoners
- insensitive
- hard
- inhuman
- remorseless
- soulless
- unsparing
- brutal
- harsh
- slash-and-burn
- oppressive
- malicious
- compassionless
- stoney
- stern
- tough
- unmerciful
- obdurate
- vicious
- callous
- cruel
- stony
- hateful
- insensate
- uncharitable
- affectless
- hard-hearted
- cold-blooded
- heartless
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- heavy-handed
- barbarous
- ungentle
- inconsiderate
- cold
- ironhanded
- bestial
- uncaring
- sledgehammer
- ill-natured
- boorish
- evil-minded
- ironhearted
- unthinking
- austere
- disagreeable
- mean
- stonyhearted
- heedless
- malevolent
- rough
- surly
- virulent
- ill-tempered
- rancorous
- ironfisted
- knock-down-and-drag-out
- unfriendly
- thoughtless
- brutish
- rough-and-tumble
- jackbooted
- desensitized
- frosty
- hard-bitten
- hard-boiled
- spiteful
- unloving
- acrimonious
Antonyms:
merciless Sentence Examples
- The merciless storm ravaged the coastline, leaving behind a trail of destruction.
- The dictator was known for his merciless treatment of political dissidents.
- The relentless rain pounded the roof, its merciless rhythm keeping me awake.
- The predators pursued their prey with merciless ferocity, determined to secure a meal.
- The wildfire spread with merciless speed, consuming everything in its path.
- The thieves were merciless in their ransacking of the house, stealing everything of value.
- The hurricane's merciless winds tore through the city, leaving behind shattered buildings and downed trees.
- The merciless drought parched the land, causing crops to fail and livestock to die.
- The bullies taunted their victim with merciless cruelty, oblivious to the pain they were inflicting.
- The executioner's sword descended with merciless precision, severing the prisoner's head from his body.
FAQs About the word merciless
having or showing no mercyDestitute of mercy; cruel; unsparing; -- said of animate beings, and also, figuratively, of things; as, a merciless tyrant; merciless
ruthless, thick-skinned, unfeeling, grim, abusive, savage, case-hardened, severe, indurate, pachydermatous
humane, kind, humane, warm, merciful, charitable, warm, charitable, benevolent,sympathetic
The merciless storm ravaged the coastline, leaving behind a trail of destruction.
The dictator was known for his merciless treatment of political dissidents.
The relentless rain pounded the roof, its merciless rhythm keeping me awake.
The predators pursued their prey with merciless ferocity, determined to secure a meal.
