C1adverbformalemotionsconflict
US/rɪˈmɔːrs.ləs.li/
UK/rɪˈmɔːs.ləs.li/
in a cruel or determined way, without feeling sorry or stopping
In context
The wolves hunted remorselessly through the long winter.
The coach pushed the team remorselessly until they won the title.
He lied remorselessly to protect his own career.
Words that go with remorselessly
verb + adverb
- pursue remorselesslyThe detective pursued the thief remorselessly.
- continue remorselesslyThe rain continued remorselessly for three days.
- move remorselesslyThe storm moved remorselessly toward the coast.
adverb + adjective
- remorselessly logicalHer argument was cold and remorselessly logical.
adverb + verb
- remorselessly cutThe new manager remorselessly cut costs across the company.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He remorseless chased them.Correct: He remorselessly chased them.