Remorseless

Pronunciation: /rɪˈmɔːrsləs/

Definitions of remorseless

adjective showing no remorse; merciless

Example Sentences

A1 The remorseless rain soaked through my jacket.

A2 The remorseless bully continued to torment his classmates.

B1 The remorseless criminal showed no empathy for his victims.

B2 The remorseless dictator ruled with an iron fist, crushing any opposition.

C1 The remorseless killer showed no signs of guilt or remorse for his actions.

C2 The remorseless business tycoon ruthlessly pursued profits at any cost.

Examples of remorseless in a Sentence

formal The dictator's regime was characterized by remorseless acts of violence against its own citizens.

informal The serial killer showed a remorseless attitude towards his victims.

slang The bully was just downright remorseless in his actions.

figurative The relentless waves crashing against the shore seemed remorseless in their pursuit.

Grammatical Forms of remorseless

• past tense: remorselessly
• plural: remorselesses
• comparative: more remorseless
• superlative: most remorseless
• present tense: remorseless
• future tense: will be remorseless
• perfect tense: have been remorseless
• continuous tense: is being remorseless
• singular: remorseless
• positive degree: remorseless
• infinitive: to be remorseless
• gerund: remorselessly
• participle: remorseless

Origin and Evolution of remorseless

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English and Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'remorseless' originated from the Middle English word 'remorsles' which was derived from the Old French word 'remors', meaning without pity or compassion.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'remorseless' has retained its original meaning of lacking regret or compassion, and is still commonly used in modern English to describe someone or something that is without remorse or guilt.