Definitions

remorseless

[ri-mawrs-lis] / rɪˈmɔrs lɪs /

ADJECTIVE

without guilt in spite of wrongdoing

Synonyms

WEAK

avaricious barbarous bloody callous cruel fierce forbidding greedy grim hard hard-bitten hard-hearted hardened harsh impenitent implacable inexorable inhuman inhumane insensitive intolerant merciless murderous obdurate pitiless relentless rigorous ruthless sanguinary savage shameless sour tough tyrannical uncompassionate uncontrite unforgiving unmerciful unregenerate unrelenting unremitting unrepenting unyielding vindictive

Antonyms

WEAK

ashamed guilty remorseful sad sorry

Example Sentences

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It was an expression of the stark alternatives faced by thousands of Americans embroiled in a remorseless civil war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

Both sides privately talk up what is seen as the remorseless logic of closer defence and security ties.

From BBC • May 18, 2025

The writers prove this many times over by having the ramifications of past decisions sneak up from behind to shove an unsuspecting figure with a schoolyard bully’s remorseless force.

From Salon • Aug. 23, 2024

“Wednesday’s tomorrow,” the Friar says in passing, noting a remorseless speed that seems to take everyone by surprise.

From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2023

I did not want to believe that Hamlet could be so cold and remorseless in his actions.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

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