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mercilessness

/ˈmɜː.sɪ.ləs.nəs/

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noun

/ˈmɜː.sɪ.ləs.nəs/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее качество или состояние отсутствия милосердия, характеризующееся крайней безжалостностью и нежеланием быть добрым или прощающим.

A noun referring to the quality or state of being without mercy, characterized by extreme heartlessness and an unwillingness to be kind or forgiving.

uncountable

  1. Extreme heartlessnessC1formal

    A state or quality of being completely without pity, compassion, or kindness.

    ruБезжалостность

    • The dictator's mercilessness shocked the international community.
    • She was known for her mercilessness in business negotiations.
    • The mercilessness of the punishment was widely criticized.

    Synonymsbrutalitycallousnesscrueltyinhumanitypitilessnessruthlessness

    Antonymscompassionhumanitykindnessmercypity

  2. Inhumaneness or lack of forgivenessC1formal

    A quality of being unwilling to show kindness or forgiveness, often resulting in harsh treatment.

    ruБезжалостность

    • The mercilessness of the judge's sentence surprised even the prosecutor.
    • His mercilessness towards his former friends made him many enemies.
    • The novel explores the theme of mercilessness in human nature.

    Synonymsbrutalitycallousnesscrueltyharshnessinhumanitypitilessnessruthlessnesssavagery

    Antonymsclemencycompassionforgivenessgentlenesshumanenesskindnessleniencymercypitysympathy

Forms
  • mercilessnesses plural form
  • mercilessnesses' possessive plural form
  • mercilessness's possessive singular form
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