Mercilessness (Noun)
Meaning 1
Feelings of extreme heartlessness.
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- The dictator's mercilessness towards his enemies was evident in the brutal suppression of the rebellion.
- Her mercilessness in business dealings earned her a reputation as a ruthless entrepreneur.
- The mercilessness of the storm left thousands of people homeless and without access to basic necessities.
- The mercilessness of the critic's review was devastating to the young artist's fragile ego.
- The mercilessness of the interrogator's tactics was designed to break the prisoner's spirit and extract a confession.