merciless — showing no mercy or compassion; cruel and unforgiving
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing no mercy or compassion; cruel and unforgiving
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɜːrsɪləs/
Korean meaning: 자비나 동정심이 없는; 잔혹하고 용서하지 않는
Korean pronunciation: **머**씨리스
Example Sentences
- My math teacher is merciless - she gives pop quizzes every day!
- The merciless wind destroyed everything in its path.
- My mom's merciless cleaning spree threw away my favorite old shirt.
merciless
ADJECTIVE//ˈmɜːrsɪləs//
showing no mercy or compassion; cruel and unforgiving
A merciless judge ignores the family's pleas for their loved one
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Merciless and fearless through battles endless!
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Origin
From Middle English, combining 'mercy' (from Latin merces meaning reward or favor) with the suffix '-less' meaning without or lacking.
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“My math teacher is merciless - she gives pop quizzes every day!”
“The merciless wind destroyed everything in its path.”
“My mom's merciless cleaning spree threw away my favorite old shirt.”
“The merciless judge sentenced him to life in prison.”
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