mercilessness

Definitions

The quality of lacking pity or compassion; cruelty.

The state of being relentless or unforgiving in one's actions.

Examples

The mercilessness of the winter storm left the small village completely isolated for weeks.

He was shocked by the mercilessness with which the critic dismantled his debut novel.

Synonyms

ruthlessness cruelty pitilessness callousness severity harshness brutality

Antonyms

compassion mercy kindness leniency humanity tenderness forgiveness