remorselessly
gb/ɹˈɛmɚsələsli/ us/ɹˈɛmɚsələsli/
C1
English
szüntelenül, kérlelhetetlenül, könyörtelenül, kíméletlenül, megbánás nélkül, bűntudat nélkül
C1
FORMAL
1
szüntelenül
B2
Usage pattern:
[something] moves/continues [remorselessly]
The rain fell remorselessly all afternoon.
Az eső egész délután szüntelenül esett.
Prices have risen remorselessly over the past year.
Az árak az elmúlt évben kérlelhetetlenül emelkedtek.
The investigation moved remorselessly toward its conclusion.
Learner examples
The sun beat down remorselessly.
A nap szüntelenül tűzött.
The clock ticked remorselessly.
Az óra kérlelhetetlenül ketyegett.
Common mistake:
Learners may use it where simple "continuously" fits; "remorselessly" usually adds a sense of harshness or inevitability.
Meaning
in a relentless, unstopping way
Collocations
remorselessly onward
|remorselessly forward
|remorselessly continues
|remorselessly pursued
|remorselessly driven
|remorselessly efficient
|remorselessly exposed
|remorselessly hot
|remorselessly logical
|remorselessly advancing
Synonyms
relentlessly (Most direct, neutral synonym.)
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inexorably (Emphasizes inevitability, often about processes or events.)
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unstoppably (Emphasizes that nothing can halt it.)
Antonyms
intermittently (Happening with breaks rather than continuously.)
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sporadically (Occurring irregularly, not relentlessly.)
Themes
time
|change
|intensity
Definition
without stopping or becoming less strong
In a way that continues without pause, relief, or weakening; relentlessly.
C1
FORMAL
2
kíméletlenül
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is remorselessly [verb-ed] / [someone] remorselessly [verbs] [someone]
Online trolls remorselessly targeted the actor for months.
Az internetes trollok hónapokon át könyörtelenül támadták a színészt.
The coach remorselessly criticized every mistake during practice.
Az edző edzés közben könyörtelenül bírált minden egyes hibát.
The dictator’s forces remorselessly crushed the protests.
Learner examples
He was remorselessly cruel to his employees.
Kíméletlenül bánt az alkalmazottaival.
They remorselessly attacked their rivals.
Könyörtelenül támadták a riválisaikat.
Common mistake:
Often confused with "ruthlessly"; both can fit, but "remorselessly" can highlight lack of pity or regret.
Meaning
in a merciless, pitiless way
Collocations
remorselessly attacked
|remorselessly criticized
|remorselessly mocked
|remorselessly bullied
|remorselessly exploited
|remorselessly beaten
|remorselessly punished
|remorselessly crushed
|remorselessly hunted
|remorselessly interrogated
Synonyms
mercilessly (Focuses on lack of mercy.)
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pitilessly (Emphasizes absence of pity.)
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ruthlessly (Often stresses determination and hard self-interest as well as cruelty.)
Antonyms
mercifully (With compassion or willingness to spare.)
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kindly (With kindness rather than cruelty.)
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compassionately (With empathy and concern.)
Themes
emotions
|conflict
|violence
|social_issues
Definition
in a cruel way, without pity
In a way that shows no mercy or compassion, especially when harming, punishing, or criticizing.
C2
FORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
[someone] remorselessly [does something harmful]
He remorselessly deceived investors and never admitted wrongdoing.
Megbánás nélkül megtévesztette a befektetőket, és soha nem ismerte el a vétkét.
She remorselessly betrayed friends who had helped her.
Bűntudat nélkül elárulta azokat a barátait, akik segítettek neki.
The scammer remorselessly took advantage of vulnerable people.
Learner examples
He lied remorselessly.
Megbánás nélkül hazudott.
She acted remorselessly.
Megbánás nélkül cselekedett.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse with "remorsefully" (rare); "remorselessly" means the opposite: no remorse.
Meaning
without regret or guilty feeling
Collocations
remorselessly lied
|remorselessly cheated
|remorselessly betrayed
|remorselessly manipulated
|remorselessly deceived
|remorselessly stole
Synonyms
unrepentantly (Directly means without repentance or regret.)
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shamelessly (Adds a sense of openly, with no embarrassment.)
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without regret (More neutral phrase; less intense than "remorselessly".)
Antonyms
regretfully (With regret about the action.)
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apologetically (Showing you feel you were wrong.)
Themes
emotions
|morality
|crime
Definition
without feeling sorry for what you did
Without feeling regret or guilt about something you have done.
Grammar
Dictionary form
remorselessly
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛmɚsələsli/
US/ɹˈɛmɚsələsli/
Syllables & stress
re - morse - lessly (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (re)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: remorselessly
- Plural: remorselesslies
Expressions
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