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mercilessness

/mɜː(r)sɪlɪs(n)ɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does mercilessness mean?

noun

The quality of being merciless; a lack of pity or compassion.

Example

"The judge's mercilessness in sentencing was widely criticized."

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