remorselessly
gb/ɹˈɛmɚsələsli/ us/ɹˈɛmɚsələsli/
C1
Anglais
Sens
0 sens
adverb
formal
C1
property
1
in a relentless, unstopping way
without stopping or becoming less strong
Schéma d’usage :
[something] moves/continues [remorselessly]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may use it where simple "continuously" fits; "remorselessly" usually adds a sense of harshness or inevitability.
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
intermittently (Happening with breaks rather than continuously.)
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sporadically (Occurring irregularly, not relentlessly.)
Collocations
remorselessly onward
|remorselessly forward
|remorselessly continues
|remorselessly pursued
|remorselessly driven
|remorselessly efficient
|remorselessly exposed
|remorselessly hot
|remorselessly logical
|remorselessly advancing
Thèmes
time
|change
|intensity
Exemples
- The rain fell remorselessly all afternoon.
- Prices have risen remorselessly over the past year.
- The investigation moved remorselessly toward its conclusion.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The sun beat down remorselessly.
- The clock ticked remorselessly.
adverb
formal
C1
property
2
in a merciless, pitiless way
in a cruel way, without pity
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] is remorselessly [verb-ed] / [someone] remorselessly [verbs] [someone]
Erreur fréquente :
Often confused with "ruthlessly"; both can fit, but "remorselessly" can highlight lack of pity or regret.
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
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.)
Collocations
remorselessly attacked
|remorselessly criticized
|remorselessly mocked
|remorselessly bullied
|remorselessly exploited
|remorselessly beaten
|remorselessly punished
|remorselessly crushed
|remorselessly hunted
|remorselessly interrogated
Thèmes
emotions
|conflict
|violence
|social_issues
Exemples
- Online trolls remorselessly targeted the actor for months.
- The coach remorselessly criticized every mistake during practice.
- The dictator’s forces remorselessly crushed the protests.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He was remorselessly cruel to his employees.
- They remorselessly attacked their rivals.
adverb
formal
C2
property
3
without regret or guilty feeling
without feeling sorry for what you did
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] remorselessly [does something harmful]
Erreur fréquente :
Do not confuse with "remorsefully" (rare); "remorselessly" means the opposite: no remorse.
Synonymes
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".)
Antonymes
regretfully (With regret about the action.)
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apologetically (Showing you feel you were wrong.)
Collocations
remorselessly lied
|remorselessly cheated
|remorselessly betrayed
|remorselessly manipulated
|remorselessly deceived
|remorselessly stole
Thèmes
emotions
|morality
|crime
Exemples
- He remorselessly deceived investors and never admitted wrongdoing.
- She remorselessly betrayed friends who had helped her.
- The scammer remorselessly took advantage of vulnerable people.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He lied remorselessly.
- She acted remorselessly.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
remorselessly
API
GB/ɹˈɛmɚsələsli/
US/ɹˈɛmɚsələsli/
Syllabes et accentuation
re - morse - lessly (3 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (re)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: remorselessly
- Plural: remorselesslies
Expressions
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