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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Inspired by Lauren’s late mother, Adele, who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at the age of 55, their family knows that this merciless disease is no laughing matter.
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Lottie proposes that Natalie be stripped of her title and that the merciless and vicious Shauna should lead them instead.
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In the series' latest episode, released March 9, Alex arrives to Ellis Island after a treacherous few weeks at sea, only to be put through even more turmoil as she's subjected to a series of invasive medical examinations by three merciless male doctors.
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Jeff Conway, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 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
The animal is fully present, merciless and hungry.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2025
In the series' latest episode, released March 9, Alex arrives to Ellis Island after a treacherous few weeks at sea, only to be put through even more turmoil as she's subjected to a series of invasive medical examinations by three merciless male doctors.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Merciless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/merciless. Accessed 23 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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