Merciless Definition & Meaning

merciless
adjective
  1. having or showing no mercy; "the merciless enemy"; "a merciless critic"; "gave him a merciless beating"

"Merciless" in song lyrics

See how merciless is used in real songs:

  • "That's my best nothing less the merciless"
    7L & Esoteric — Bound To Slay
  • "As long as air, mail, heaven, and earth exist I'm merciless"
    Athletic Mic League f/ One Man Army — Lyrictricity
  • "Like when it's on, beef becomes merciless"
    House Gang Animalz f/ Fes Taylor, Inspectah Deck, Leathafase — Parkhillz Finest

Usage tips for "merciless"

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