remorseless

re·morse·less

adj \-ləs\

Definition of REMORSELESS

1

: having no remorse : merciless

2

: relentless

— re·morse·less·ly adverb

— re·morse·less·ness noun

Examples of REMORSELESS

1. his remorseless pursuit of justice
2. <the remorseless killer was sentenced to life in prison without chance of parole>

First Known Use of REMORSELESS

1593

Related to REMORSELESS

Synonyms: impenitent, shameless, unashamed, unrepentant

Antonyms: apologetic, ashamed, compunctious, contrite, guilty, penitent, regretful, remorseful, repentant, rueful, shamed, sorry

Related Words: compassionless, cruel, merciless, pitiless, ruthless, unmerciful; evil, immoral, iniquitous, nefarious, reprobate, unregenerate, unrighteous, vicious, vile, villainous, wicked; callous, cold-blooded, hard-hearted, heartless, inhuman, inhumane, obdurate, soulless, unfeeling

Near Antonyms: hangdog, shamefaced; charitable, compassionate, humane, merciful, sensitive, softhearted, sympathetic, tender, tenderhearted, warm, warmhearted

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