merciless / relentless
erbarmungslos – erbarmungsloser – am erbarmungslosesten
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merciless / relentless
Without compassion and without consideration for others or their suffering. Figuratively, it can also describe something that acts with great harshness or force and allows no relief.
Der Diktator ließ seine Gegner erbarmungslos verfolgen.
The dictator had his opponents hunted down mercilessly.
| basic form | erbarmungslos |
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| comparative | erbarmungsloser |
| superlative | am erbarmungslosesten |
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| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
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The word „erbarmungslos“ contains the noun „Erbarmung“ (compassion) and the ending „-los“ (without). This ending indicates that something is missing; here, compassion for others is missing.
Die Soldaten gingen erbarmungslos gegen die Bevölkerung vor.
The soldiers acted mercilessly against the population.
With words such as „Sonne“ (sun), „Hitze“ (heat), or „Kälte“ (cold), „erbarmungslos“ is used figuratively. The word portrays the force of nature as if it could show consideration, thereby emphasizing its oppressive effect.
Die Sonne brannte erbarmungslos auf die Menschen, die vor dem Eingang warteten.
The sun beat down mercilessly on the people waiting in front of the entrance.
„Erbarmungslos“ frequently occurs with verbs such as „verfolgen“ (to pursue), „bekämpfen“ (to fight), and „kritisieren“ (to criticize). It describes the way an action is carried out and can also make actions without physical violence appear extremely harsh.
Die Presse kritisierte den Minister nach seinem Interview erbarmungslos.
The press criticized the minister mercilessly after his interview.
