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remorseless

/rɪˈmɔːrs.ləs/
re · morse · less
Adverb:remorselessly
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1

Feeling or showing no regret, guilt, or pity for wrongdoing; pitiless.

Example

"The judge noted that the fraudster remained completely remorseless throughout the trial, showing no sympathy for the investors who lost their savings."

2

Unrelenting, harsh, or never stopping in intensity or severity.

Example

"The hikers struggled to make progress against the remorseless heat of the midday desert sun."

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• Rhymes for remorseless

• Nearby Words

remorse
remorseful
remorsefully
remorseless
remorselessly
remorselessness
remortgage

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 16th century from the noun 'remorse' (which derives via Old French from Medieval Latin remorsus, literally 'a biting back' of conscience) plus the privative suffix '-less'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Remorseless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/remorseless
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