merciless

adjective/ˈmɜrsɪləs/

Frequency rank: #12,541 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

Showing no mercy or pity; cruel and harsh.

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Example sentence

The merciless sun beat down on the hikers with no shade in sight.

Synonyms & related words

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