unmercifulness

Examples

• All

• The unmercifulness of the judge shocked many in the courtroom.

• Literature often explores the consequences of unmercifulness among characters facing moral dilemmas.

• Her unmercifulness during negotiations made the opposing team wary of future deals.

• His unmercifulness towards his enemies was well-known.

• Her unmercifulness during negotiations made the opposing team wary of future deals.

• The dictator's unmercifulness was evident in his harsh punishments for even minor offenses.

• The unmercifulness of the judge shocked many in the courtroom.

Synonyms

R

ruthlessness

vsunmercifulness

9 7.3

To show no pity or kindness to reach a goal

lacks mercy but often for achieving goals rather than pure hardness

U

unkindness

vsunmercifulness

3 4.1

Lack of care for other people

is a refusal to show mercy or forgiveness rather than mere rudeness

U

unforgiveness

vsunmercifulness

1 7.7

A feeling of holding anger about someone and not letting go of hurt

is a general refusal to show mercy beyond personal grudges

M

mercilessness

vsunmercifulness

1 8.4

A complete lack of pity or kindness toward others

is unwilling to show mercy but may be less absolute

U

ungentleness

vsunmercifulness

1 8.2

A harsh, unkind way of speaking or acting

expresses unwillingness to show mercy in conduct rather than simple roughness

U

unforgivingness

vsunmercifulness

9.8

Harshness that does not allow mistakes or weakness

focuses on unwillingness to grant mercy rather than general harshness

U

uncharitableness

vsunmercifulness

8.6

A lack of kindness or willingness to help others

involves unwillingness to show mercy specifically rather than stinginess

U

unfeelingness

vsunmercifulness

8.3

A lack of care or sympathy

is unwilling to show mercy in action, not only emotionally cold

Antonyms

F

forgiveness

333 2.2

An act of letting go of anger toward someone after they hurt you

K

kindness

297 1.0

Friendly and generous actions that help or comfort other people

How Merciful

mercifulness

5.6

leniency

26 4.6

harshness

6 4.1

unmercifulness

8.9

ruthlessness

9 7.3

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology