UNMERCIFULLY

mercilessly, pitilessly, unmercifully, remorselessly

(adverb) without pity; in a merciless manner; “he was mercilessly trounced by his opponent in the House”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

unmercifully (comparative more unmercifully, superlative most unmercifully)

In an unmerciful manner.

Source: Wiktionary


UNMERCIFUL

Un*mer"ci*ful, a.

Definition: Not merciful; indisposed to mercy or grace; cruel; inhuman; merciless; unkind.

– Un*mer"ci*ful*ly, adv.

– Un*mer"ci*ful*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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