merciless
Translation
merciless, ruthless, cruel
Examples
The merciless sun beat down on the desert.
The merciless sun beat down on the desert.
He was a merciless critic of her work.
He was a merciless critic of her work.
Grammar Patterns
merciless ((in sth.)) showing no mercy in (an action) The army was merciless in its attack.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ruthless, cruel, harsh; Antonyms: merciful, compassionate
Etymology
Comes from 'mercy' + '-less' (without). It literally means 'without mercy'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who has 'less mercy', or no mercy at all. The suffix '-less' means 'without'.