remorseless

American  

[ri-mawrs-lis] / rɪˈmɔrs lɪs /

adjective

1. without remorse; merciless; pitiless; relentless.

   Synonyms:

   cruel, inexorable, implacable, unrelenting, ruthless

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Other Word Forms

• remorselessly adverb
• remorselessness noun

Etymology

Origin of remorseless

First recorded in 1585–95; remorse + -less

Example Sentences

“We know the remorseless logic of exponential growth,” Johnson said, adding that the delay had been “a very difficult choice” but that he believed it would save thousands of lives.

From Washington Post

One employee who quit called the post “remorseless” and criticized how Jordan handled the fallout.

From Seattle Times

But for some time now, City’s ascent to the summit of soccer has been remorseless, smooth and, perhaps, for neutrals, a little cold, a gleaming edifice rising sheer from the ground.

From New York Times

And someone — presumably the Taliban — has launched a remorseless campaign of assassinations against judges, journalists and teachers, especially women.

From Los Angeles Times

We hear from the perpetrators, some of them remorseless and eager for more blood, others wondering what had taken hold of them in a moment of violence, worried about getting caught.

From Washington Post