noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The property of being merciless. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   inhumaneness evidenced by an unwillingness to be kind or forgiving wordnet
3. 3
   feelings of extreme heartlessness wordnet

Synonyms

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ruthlessnessanimalityatrocitybarbaritybloodlustbrutality

Antonyms

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mercifulnessmercy

Example

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"I've seen the face of mercilessness."

Etymology

From merciless + -ness.

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