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merciless

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merciless /ˈmɚsɪləs/ adjective
merciless
/ˈmɚsɪləs/
adjective
Learner's definition of MERCILESS
[more merciless; most merciless]
: having or showing no mercy : very cruel or harsh毫不怜悯的;无情的;残忍的

— mercilessly

adverb
TOEFL BNC: 19050 COCA: 16892

merciless

adjective

mer·​ci·​less ˈmər-si-ləs How to pronounce merciless (audio)
: having or showing no mercy : pitiless
the merciless killing of innocent people
mercilessly adverb
mercilessness noun

Example Sentences

the merciless killing of innocent people He has been merciless in his criticism of his opponent.
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of merciless was in the 14th century
TOEFL BNC: 19050 COCA: 16892

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