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MERCILESS Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word merciless. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word merciless. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For MERCILESS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for merciless, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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cruel harsh heartless pitiless ruthless severe unforgiving unrelenting

Alternatives for UNMERCIFUL

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