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unmercifully

/ˌʌnˈmɝː.sɪ.fə.li/
un · mer · ci · ful · ly
Adjective:unmerciful
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unmercifully Lexical Profile

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• adverb

1

In a cruel, harsh, or pitiless manner; without showing compassion or leniency.

Example

"The veteran players teased the rookie unmercifully during his first week at training camp."

2

To an extreme, relentless, or unbearable degree (often modifying unpleasant conditions such as heat, cold, or length).

Example

"The summer sun beat down unmercifully on the hikers as they crossed the exposed ridge."

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• Rhymes for unmercifully

• Nearby Words

unmentionably
unmentioned
unmerciful
unmercifully
unmerited
unmet
unmetered

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed within English from the adjective 'unmerciful' and the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The root 'mercy' entered Middle English via Old French from Latin 'merces', originally meaning 'wages, reward, or favor'.

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