gnadenlos
Translation
merciless, ruthless, relentless
Examples
Der Diktator war ein gnadenloser Herrscher.
The dictator was a merciless ruler.
Die Mannschaft kämpfte gnadenlos bis zum Ende.
The team fought relentlessly until the end.
Grammar Patterns
as an adjective before a ((noun)) merciless He made a merciless decision.
as an adverb modifying a ((verb)) mercilessly She pursued her goal mercilessly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unbarmherzig, erbarmungslos; Antonyms: gnädig, barmherzig
Etymology
Composed of 'Gnade' (mercy, grace) and the suffix '-los' (-less). It literally means 'mercy-less'.
Memory Tips
Picture someone who has lost ('-los') all their mercy ('Gnade').