Unmerciful

/ʌnˈmɜːr.sɪ.fəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Showing no mercy; cruel or harsh.

The unmerciful storm devastated the coastal town, leaving destruction in its wake.

Without compassion or pity.

The unmerciful critic tore apart the artist's work, offering no words of encouragement.

Unforgiving or relentless.

She faced unmerciful scrutiny from her peers, making it difficult to express her true feelings.

From the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' + 'merciful', derived from Latin 'merces' meaning 'reward' or 'compassion'.

unmercifully mocked:

mocked without any kindness or remorse.

unmerciful conditions:

conditions that are extremely harsh or difficult.

Harsh critique or feedback.

That feedback was unmerciful; I can barely handle it.

An extreme or relentless situation.

It's been an unmerciful grind at work this week.