remorselessly

IPA/rɪˈmɔːsləsli/
IPA/rɪˈmɔːrsləsli/

remorselessly — adverb

1. in a hard, uncaring way that shows the person feels no guilt or pity after causi

1.副詞C1
釋義

in a hard, uncaring way that shows the person feels no guilt or pity after causing harm

例句

Layla remorselessly mocked the new boy for tripping during the race.

mock someone remorselessly after a mistake

The gang remorselessly kicked over flower pots outside the old man's door.

remorselessly damage someone's property

同義詞
  • mercilessly

    very close, often stressing a lack of pity in treatment

  • cruelly

    focuses more directly on causing pain or emotional hurt

  • ruthlessly

    often highlights cold purpose or ambition rather than guilt

反義詞
  • mercifully

    with pity or willingness to spare someone

  • kindly

    with warmth and concern instead of hardness

  • gently

    without roughness or deliberate hurt

文法句型

mock / blame / press + someone remorselessly

remorselessly spread / attack / punish

用法筆記

Usually modifies verbs of mocking, blaming, punishing, or otherwise hurting someone. It suggests the speaker sees no shame, pity, or softening in the person's behaviour.

常見錯誤

❌I remorselessly tried to finish my homework.
✅I relentlessly tried to finish my homework.
💡remorselessly is not normally used for determined effort unless cruelty or guiltlessness is part of the meaning.

2. with steady force that does not ease or stop, often while the pressure or damage

2.副詞C1
釋義

with steady force that does not ease or stop, often while the pressure or damage keeps growing

例句

Debt remorselessly climbed as Christopher kept missing the monthly payments.

remorselessly climb as pressure builds

Through winter, the sea remorselessly ate away at the wooden pier.

remorselessly eat away at + structure

同義詞
  • relentlessly

    the closest general word for something that keeps going without easing

  • steadily

    less emotional and does not suggest harsh pressure

  • unceasingly

    more literary and focuses mainly on not stopping

反義詞
  • intermittently

    with breaks instead of continuing without relief

  • gently

    without severe pressure or harsh force

文法句型

prices / debt / fever + remorselessly rise / return / climb

sea / weather / weeds + remorselessly eat away / push through

用法筆記

Often used for forces or changes that keep pressing on, such as debt, illness, erosion, or worsening conditions. It adds the feeling that the process is severe and gives little relief.