Examples of merciless in a Sentence
the merciless killing of innocent people
He has been merciless in his criticism of his opponent.
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The straightforward task rapidly devolves into a perilous game of cat and mouse, when the merciless leader of a notorious crime syndicate sets his sights on claiming the organ for himself.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
The counterpoint to Pritzker’s light touch on Schumer is Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who has been merciless in her disapproval of Schumer’s decision.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 19 Mar. 2025
Alas, this humble superfood has become rare and coveted in recent years, particularly during the past couple of months due to the merciless outbreaks of avian influenza.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Lottie proposes that Natalie be stripped of her title and that the merciless and vicious Shauna should lead them instead.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
The counterpoint to Pritzker’s light touch on Schumer is Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who has been merciless in her disapproval of Schumer’s decision.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 19 Mar. 2025
Alas, this humble superfood has become rare and coveted in recent years, particularly during the past couple of months due to the merciless outbreaks of avian influenza.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Lottie proposes that Natalie be stripped of her title and that the merciless and vicious Shauna should lead them instead.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Merciless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/merciless. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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merciless
adjective
mer·ci·less
ˈmər-si-ləs 
: having no mercy : pitiless
merciless slaughter
mercilessly
adverb
mercilessness
noun
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