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“merciless” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgnaːdənˌloːs/

Example

Dieser Gegner ist gnadenloser als der andere.

This opponent is more merciless than the other one.

Illustration for gnadenlos (merciless)

How to say “merciless” in German

“Merciless” in German is gnadenlos.

A cold, unyielding hand that pursues its aim without softening its treatment of anyone in the way.

Full entry for gnadenlos: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with gnadenlos

Die Polizei setzte die gnadenlose Jagd nach dem Täter fort.

The police continued the merciless hunt for the perpetrator.

Tips for using gnadenlos

  • English mercilessly is an adverb, but German uses the related adjective adverbially, as in gnadenlos handeln or gnadenlos gewinnen.

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