Synonyms of remorseless

remorseless

adjective

ri-ˈmȯrs-ləs 

1

as in ruthless

not sorry for having done wrong

the remorseless killer was sentenced to life in prison without chance of parole

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ruthless
• cruel
• unrepentant
• shameless
• unashamed
• impenitent
• merciless
• evil
• pitiless
• vicious
• immoral
• unmerciful
• iniquitous
• nefarious
• villainous
• callous
• compassionless
• vile
• heartless
• unrighteous
• soulless
• wicked
• inhuman
• obdurate
• unregenerate
• inhumane
• unfeeling
• hard-hearted
• reprobate
• cold-blooded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• guilty
• ashamed
• remorseful
• apologetic
• sorry
• regretful
• repentant
• rueful
• contrite
• penitent
• sympathetic
• merciful
• warm
• compunctious
• compassionate
• shamed
• sensitive
• charitable
• humane
• shamefaced
• hangdog
• tender
• softhearted
• warmhearted
• tenderhearted

2

as in merciless

having or showing a lack of sympathy or tender feelings

a remorseless and implacable hit man wordlessly pursuing his victim

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ruthless
• merciless
• stony
• pitiless
• hard
• abusive
• callous
• brutal
• heartless
• vicious
• oppressive
• stern
• inhuman
• cruel
• hateful
• harsh
• compassionless
• grim
• soulless
• obdurate
• unmerciful
• insensate
• malicious
• unfeeling
• hard-hearted
• cold-blooded
• tough
• inhumane
• insensitive
• unsympathetic
• unsparing
• take-no-prisoners
• slash-and-burn
• uncharitable
• indurate
• affectless
• thick-skinned
• savage
• desensitized
• severe
• hard-boiled
• pachydermatous
• case-hardened
• thoughtless
• unthinking
• uncaring
• ironhearted
• inconsiderate
• mean
• heedless
• rough
• ungentle
• stonyhearted
• unfriendly
• boorish
• spiteful
• malevolent
• unloving
• virulent
• surly
• cold
• barbarous
• disagreeable
• rough-and-tumble
• bestial
• brutish
• heavy-handed
• ironfisted
• jackbooted
• rancorous
• acrimonious
• ironhanded
• sledgehammer
• evil-minded
• hard-bitten
• ill-natured
• ill-tempered
• austere
• knock-down, drag-out
• frosty

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sympathetic
• warm
• merciful
• sensitive
• compassionate
• charitable
• gentle
• humane
• benevolent
• mild
• kind
• kindly
• tender
• indulgent
• lenient
• friendly
• softhearted
• gracious
• kindhearted
• warmhearted
• tenderhearted
• benignant
• cordial
• loving
• affectionate
• understanding
• good-natured
• tolerant
• fond
• clement
• good-tempered

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of remorseless

Far from a remorseless monster, April is a charismatic and deeply lonely woman. — Ruth Madievsky, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026

But the Iranian regime has a long and remorseless record, not only killing but maiming, notably with pellet blasts aimed into the eyes. — Karl Vick, Time, 12 Jan. 2026

In the movie’s third act, Ben finds a hostage in Amelia Williams (Emilia Jones), a privileged woman who has fully bought in to the Network’s portrayal of him as a remorseless killer. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025

Most likely because this is the first time in the series that the story is told from the Predator’s perspective; audiences couldn’t really be asked to peer over the shoulder of a remorseless killing machine for 107 minutes. — Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025