MERCILESS Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word merciless. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for MERCILESS
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unmerciful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having or showing no mercy | ||||||||
cruel | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering | ||||||||
pitiless | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • without mercy or pity • deficient in humane and kindly feelings | ||||||||
ruthless | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • without mercy or pity | ||||||||
harsh | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles adjective satellite • unpleasantly stern • unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses • unkind or cruel or uncivil • severe • sharply disagreeable; rigorous | ||||||||
heartless | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • lacking in feeling or pity or warmth adjective satellite • devoid of courage or enthusiasm | ||||||||
inhumane | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • lacking and reflecting lack of pity or compassion | ||||||||
relentless | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty • never-ceasing | ||||||||
severe | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality • very strong or vigorous • severely simple • unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment • causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm • very bad in degree or extent | ||||||||
unfeeling | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • devoid of feeling for others • devoid of feeling or sensation | ||||||||
unforgiving | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • unwilling or unable to forgive or show mercy adjective satellite • not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty | ||||||||
unsparing | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • very generous • not forbearing; ruthless |