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remorselessshowing no regret or compassion; relentless and merciless

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: showing no regret or compassion; relentless and merciless

Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈmɔːrsləs/

Korean meaning: 후회나 동정심을 전혀 보이지 않는; 무자비한, 냉혹한

Korean pronunciation: 리**모어**슬리스

Example Sentences

  • My alarm clock is remorseless - it doesn't care that I stayed up watching Netflix until 3 AM.
  • The remorseless march of technology has made my flip phone a museum piece.
  • She showed remorseless determination in pursuing her PhD despite multiple setbacks.

remorseless

ADJECTIVE

//rɪˈmɔːrsləs//

showing no regret or compassion; relentless and merciless

remorseless concept
💡 Concept

a stern executive in a dark suit points toward the door while handing termination papers to a distressed employee. The executive's face shows no emotion or sympathy despite the employee's obvious desperation. The employee clutches family photos while tears stream down their face, pleading for another chance. The executive simply looks away coldly and taps their watch impatiently. Other board members sit silently in the background, avoiding eye contact with the crying employee. Security guards wait by the door ready to escort the person out. someone acting without any regret or compassion, being relentless and merciless

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/rɪˈmɔːrsləs/
🇬🇧 UK/rɪˈmɔːsləs/

🌳Etymology

Rootremorse
Suffix--less

Origin

From Old French 'remors' meaning 'gnawing pain' or 'anguish of conscience,' which came from Latin 'remorsus' (a biting back). The English suffix '-less' was added to create the meaning 'without remorse.'

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🎵Rhyme

mercilesspitilessruthless
merciless
pitiless
ruthless

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My alarm clock is remorseless - it doesn't care that I stayed up watching Netflix until 3 AM.

😄 Fun example

The remorseless march of technology has made my flip phone a museum piece.

She showed remorseless determination in pursuing her PhD despite multiple setbacks.

The disease progressed with remorseless speed, leaving doctors helpless.

😄 Fun example

Time is remorseless - it waits for no one, not even for Monday morning coffee.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

mercilessruthlesspitilessrelentlessunforgiving

Antonyms

mercifulcompassionateforgiving

Related

remorserelentlessinexorableimplacable