as in ruthless
having or showing a lack of sympathy or tender feelings
she is a merciless competitor at board games of any kind
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The counterpoint to Pritzker’s light touch on Schumer is Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who has been merciless in her disapproval of Schumer’s decision.
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Philip Elliott, TIME, 19 Mar. 2025
Alas, this humble superfood has become rare and coveted in recent years, particularly during the past couple of months due to the merciless outbreaks of avian influenza.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Lottie proposes that Natalie be stripped of her title and that the merciless and vicious Shauna should lead them instead.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
Back then, residents of the burgeoning Los Angeles area had no idea a merciless killer was lurking in their midst until Feb. 2, 1928, when the headless, naked body of a teenage boy was found in a ditch on a dusty road near the sleepy suburb of La Puente.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
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Philip Elliott, TIME, 19 Mar. 2025
Alas, this humble superfood has become rare and coveted in recent years, particularly during the past couple of months due to the merciless outbreaks of avian influenza.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Lottie proposes that Natalie be stripped of her title and that the merciless and vicious Shauna should lead them instead.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
Back then, residents of the burgeoning Los Angeles area had no idea a merciless killer was lurking in their midst until Feb. 2, 1928, when the headless, naked body of a teenage boy was found in a ditch on a dusty road near the sleepy suburb of La Puente.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
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“Merciless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merciless. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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