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merciless

[/ˈmɜːrsɪləs/]
adjective
implacável
1. showing no mercy; cruel and severe
The merciless heat of the desert made the journey unbearable.
O calor implacável do deserto tornou a jornada insuportável.
2. relentless; unforgiving; without compassion
The critic gave a merciless review of the film.
O crítico fez uma crítica implacável do filme.
Synonyms
cruelruthlessheartlesspitilessunforgivingrelentlessharsh
Antonyms
mercifulcompassionatekindforgivingbenevolentgentle

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
implacável
most common usage
General Brazilian
desapiedado
alternative form
Portugal
impiedoso
commonly used in Portugal
Portugal
sem piedade
literal phrase meaning 'without pity'

Related Idioms & Phrases

without mercy
show no mercy
a merciless attack
merciless criticism
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