Mercilessly — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective adverb /ˈmər-si-ləs/ mer·ci·less

Meaning & Definition of Mercilessly

Mercilessly (adjective)

  1. having or showing no mercy, pitiless

Mercilessly (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in ruthlessly, callously

    similar: callously, cold-bloodedly, hard-heartedly, heartlessly, inhumanely, inhumanly, insensately, insensitively, obdurately, pitilessly, ruthlessly, tyrannically, uncharitably, unfeelingly, unmercifully, unsparingly, brutally, hard, hardly, harshly, ill, oppressively, roughly, severely, sternly, stiffly, abusively, brutishly, savagely, viciously, aggressively, assertively, decidedly, determinedly, firmly, grimly, gruffly, resolutely, strongly, toughly
    opposite: clemently, gently, leniently, lightly, mildly, softly, benevolently, benignantly, considerately, cordially, graciously, kindly, lovingly, tenderly, charitably, compassionately, humanely, mercifully, softheartedly, sympathetically, tolerantly, understandingly

Related Entry: Merciless (adjective)

Merciless is a different word from Mercilessly. The synonyms below are for merciless, not for mercilessly.

  1. having or showing a lack of sympathy or tender feelings

    "she is a merciless competitor at board games of any kind"

    similar: affectless, callous, case-hardened, cold-blooded, compassionless, desensitized, hard, hard-boiled, hard-hearted, heartless, indurate, inhuman, inhumane, insensate, insensitive, ironhearted, obdurate, pachydermatous, pitiless, remorseless, ruthless, slash-and-burn, soulless, stony, stonyhearted, take-no-prisoners, thick-skinned, uncharitable, unfeeling, unmerciful, unsparing, unsympathetic
    related: boorish, heedless, inconsiderate, thoughtless, uncaring, unfriendly, unloving, unthinking, grim, hard-bitten, harsh, heavy-handed, ironfisted, ironhanded, jackbooted, knock-down, drag-out, oppressive, rough, rough-and-tumble, severe, sledgehammer, stern, tough, ungentle, abusive, acrimonious, disagreeable, hateful, ill-natured, ill-tempered, malevolent, malicious, mean, rancorous, spiteful, surly, virulent, barbarous, bestial, brutal, brutish, cruel, evil-minded, savage, vicious, austere, cold, frosty
    opposite: charitable, compassionate, humane, kindhearted, kindly, merciful, sensitive, softhearted, sympathetic, tender, tenderhearted, warm, warmhearted
    near: benevolent, benignant, gentle, kind, clement, indulgent, lenient, mild, cordial, friendly, good-natured, good-tempered, gracious, tolerant, understanding, affectionate, fond, loving

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Mercilessly

The most common words with a similar meaning to Mercilessly:

callously, cold-bloodedly, hard-heartedly, heartlessly, inhumanely, inhumanly, insensately, insensitively, obdurately, pitilessly, ruthlessly, tyrannically, uncharitably, unfeelingly, unmercifully, unsparingly, brutally, hard, hardly, harshly, ill, oppressively, roughly, severely, sternly, stiffly, abusively, brutishly, savagely, viciously, aggressively, assertively, decidedly, determinedly, firmly, grimly, gruffly, resolutely, strongly, toughly

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Mercilessly

Words with the opposite meaning of Mercilessly:

clemently, gently, leniently, lightly, mildly, softly, benevolently, benignantly, considerately, cordially, graciously, kindly, lovingly, tenderly, charitably, compassionately, humanely, mercifully, softheartedly, sympathetically, tolerantly, understandingly

Word Forms of Mercilessly

Derived words: mercilessly (adverb), mercilessness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Mercilessly

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Mercilessly

What does "Mercilessly" mean?

"Mercilessly" means having or showing no mercy, pitiless. As an an adjective and an adverb, it is defined as: having or showing no mercy, pitiless.

What is another word for "Mercilessly"?

Other words for "Mercilessly" include callously, cold-bloodedly, hard-heartedly, heartlessly, inhumanely, inhumanly, insensately and insensitively. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Mercilessly" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Mercilessly"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Mercilessly". Common alternatives include callously, cold-bloodedly, hard-heartedly, heartlessly, inhumanely, inhumanly, insensately, insensitively, obdurately and pitilessly.

What is the opposite of "Mercilessly"?

Antonyms of "Mercilessly" include clemently, gently, leniently, lightly, mildly, softly, benevolently and benignantly.

Is "Mercilessly" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Mercilessly" can be used as an adjective and an adverb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Mercilessly"?

"Mercilessly" is pronounced /ˈmər-si-ləs/ and divided into syllables as mer·ci·less.

What is the origin of the word "Mercilessly"?

First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Mercilessly" meaning "as in ruthlessly, callously"?

When "Mercilessly" (adverb) means as in ruthlessly, callously, synonyms include callously, cold-bloodedly, hard-heartedly, heartlessly, inhumanely and inhumanly. Opposites in this sense include clemently, gently, leniently and lightly.