a. | 1. | Destitute of mercy; cruel; unsparing; - said of animate beings, and also, figuratively, of things; |
Adj. | 1. | merciless - having or showing no mercy; "the merciless enemy"; "a merciless critic"; "gave him a merciless beating" Synonyms: unmerciful Antonyms: merciful - showing or giving mercy; "sought merciful treatment for the captives"; "a merciful god" |