merciless

Meanings

• adjective

  Without pity or compassion; ruthless.

  - "The merciless conqueror showed no mercy to his defeated enemies."
  - "The merciless winter left many people without food or shelter."

• adjective

  Not showing or feeling compassion or pity.

  - "The merciless nurse ignored the cries of the suffering patients."
  - "The merciless judge handed down the harshest sentence possible."

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Synonyms

cruel , pitiless , ruthless , unmerciful

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with merciless
nauseous , pauseless , ruthless , useless

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Variants

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merciless , mercilessly , mercilessness , mercilessnesses

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Etymology

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From Middle English merciless, from mercy + less; akin to Old Norse merki 'compassion, mercy' and merkja 'to have compassion, to pity'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'merciless' is often used in literature to describe villainous characters, such as Captain Hook in 'Peter Pan' and Scar in 'The Lion King'.

2. The term 'merciless' can also be used to describe natural disasters, such as hurricanes and blizzards.

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Related Concepts

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1. compassion: The feeling of deep sympathy and concern for another who is suffering.

2. ruthless: Showing or having no mercy; unsparing or merciless.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'merciless' is often used to describe ruthless characters or situations. In art, it can represent the contrast between compassion and indifference. In music, it can be used to describe a harsh or unforgiving sound.

How to Memorize "merciless"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or situation that is described as merciless. Imagine a ruthless conqueror or a harsh winter. Focus on the lack of compassion or pity in their actions or conditions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'merciless' with the feeling of indifference or lack of compassion. Think of how it contrasts with words like 'compassionate' or 'empathetic'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Memories of Endless Suffering' to remember the meaning of merciless. Focus on the suffering and lack of compassion in the memories to remember the definition.

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