Synonyms of merciless
Examples of merciless in a Sentence
the merciless killing of innocent people
He has been merciless in his criticism of his opponent.
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This commentary was not from a wonkish TikToker nor a network pundit but from TMZ, the merciless purveyor of celebrity dirt, which published the images of Graham after a citizen vacationer noticed the senator flitting through the theme park and sent pictures.
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Paula Mejía, New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2026
But in the shadows, amid growing unease at the bloodthirsty actions of the realm’s merciless Mad King, dissenters from his inner circle anxiously advance a treasonous plot.
—Ryan Brennan
april 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
The end was swift and merciless.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
And the bracket carnage was swift and merciless.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
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Paula Mejía, New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2026
But in the shadows, amid growing unease at the bloodthirsty actions of the realm’s merciless Mad King, dissenters from his inner circle anxiously advance a treasonous plot.
—Ryan Brennan
april 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
The end was swift and merciless.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
And the bracket carnage was swift and merciless.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
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“Merciless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/merciless. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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merciless
adjective
mer·ci·less
ˈmər-si-ləs 
: having no mercy : pitiless
merciless slaughter
mercilessly
adverb
mercilessness
noun
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