"unmercifully" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more unmercifully [comparative], most unmercifully [superlative]
Etymology: From unmerciful + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|unmerciful|ly}} unmerciful + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} unmercifully (comparative more unmercifully, superlative most unmercifully)
  1. In an unmerciful manner.
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