merciless

CEFRB2

/ˈmɜːsɪləs/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Showing no pity or kindness.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Showing no mercy; cruel and pitiless.

Examples

  • A merciless slaughter was committed in Srebrenica in 1995.

  • The Vandals were known for their merciless brutality.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
5

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In context

  • Old age is merciless.

  • The sun is merciless today, so please take care of yourself.

  • But the ruthless cleaning up of those streets and merciless treatment of gang members have triggered outrage and concern among human rights organizations, which have condemned Cecot as inhumane and unacceptable.

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Origin

adjective

From Middle English merciles, mercyles, equivalent to mercy + -less.