mercifulness

noun

Definition of mercifulnessnext
as in mercy
kind, gentle, or compassionate treatment especially towards someone who is undeserving of it preached that the mercifulness of the Lord is without limit

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mercy
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  • For instance, as a Christian, I am called to vote for doing justice, making peace, loving mercy, being humble, doing good and resisting evil and, most of all, loving my neighbor, whoever that is.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
  • And, no, professional football leaves no room for mercy from a defensive unit and its coaches toward an opposing offense, its quarterback or its coaches.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026
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“Mercifulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mercifulness. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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