un·mer·ci·ful ( n-mûr s -f l)adj. 1. Having or exhibiting no mercy; merciless. 2. Exceeding a normal or reasonable limit; excessive: unmerciful heat. un·mer ci·ful·ly adv.un·mer ci·ful·ness n. |
unmerciful [ʌnˈmɜːsɪfʊl]
adj
1. showing no mercy; relentless
2. extreme or excessive
unmercifully adv
unmercifulness n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. |  unmerciful - having or showing no mercy; "the merciless enemy"; "a merciless critic"; "gave him a merciless beating"bloody - having or covered with or accompanied by blood; "a bloody nose"; "your scarf is all bloody"; "the effects will be violent and probably bloody"; "a bloody fight" inclement - used of persons or behavior; showing no clemency or mercy; "the harsh sentence of an inclement judge" uncompassionate - lacking compassion or feeling for others; "nor silver-shedding tears could penetrate her uncompassionate sire"- Shakespeare hard - dispassionate; "took a hard look"; "a hard bargainer"; unkind - lacking kindness; "a thoughtless and unkind remark"; "the unkindest cut of all" implacable - incapable of being placated; "an implacable enemy" |
unmerciful
adjective merciless, brutal, ruthless, relentless, hard, cruel, heartless, implacable, uncaring, inhumane, remorseless, pitiless, unfeeling, unsparing The two men were set upon in an unmerciful and relentless attack.
humane, merciful, feeling, caring, sparing, pitying, beneficent, tender-hearted
humane, merciful, feeling, caring, sparing, pitying, beneficent, tender-hearted
Translations
unmerciful [ʌnˈmɜːsɪfʊl] adj → spietato/a
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