mercilessness

Meanings

• adjective

  Lacking mercy; showing or having no compassion or sympathy.

• The state or quality of being merciless.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mercilessness
ruthlessness , pitilessness , remorselessness

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Variants

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merciless , mercilessly , mercilessness , mercilessnesses

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Etymology

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From merciless + -ness

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Trivia

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1. The term 'mercilessness' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. In some cultures, showing mercy or compassion is seen as a sign of weakness, and mercilessness is valued as a virtue.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cruelty: Mercilessness is a type of cruelty that involves a deliberate lack of compassion or sympathy.

2. Brutality: Mercilessness can also refer to a brutal or violent act or attitude.

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Culture

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Mercilessness is often associated with cruelty, brutality, and inhumanity. It is a concept that has been explored extensively in literature, particularly in works that deal with war, violence, and power. For example, in Shakespeare's Macbeth, Lady Macbeth calls on her husband to be 'merciless' in order to achieve their goals.

How to Memorize "mercilessness"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or situation that is completely without compassion or mercy.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with images of cruelty, brutality, and inhumanity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym M-E-R-C-I-L-E-S-S-N-E-S-S to remember the meaning: Mercy Eludes Some Sadistic Souls.

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