mercilessness

• 指缺乏仁慈或怜悯的品质或状态，表现为极度的残忍和不愿善良或宽恕。

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

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1. Extreme heartlessnessC1formal

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

   冷酷无情

   • 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.

   同义词brutalitycallousnesscrueltyinhumanitypitilessnessruthlessness

   反义词compassionhumanitykindnessmercypity

2. Inhumaneness or lack of forgivenessC1formal

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

   无情

   • 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.

   同义词brutalitycallousnesscrueltyharshnessinhumanitypitilessnessruthlessnesssavagery

   反义词clemencycompassionforgivenessgentlenesshumanenesskindnessleniencymercypitysympathy