Skip to content

gnadenlos

mercilessly, without grace

adverb GNAH-den-lohs Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Degree

Also means

relentlessly, unforgivingly

Usage Note

gnadenlos (from Gnade, mercy/grace) is close to erbarmungslos but stresses that no forgiveness or leniency is granted. Gnadenlos abstimmen — to vote down without mercy. Colloquially also hyperbolic: gnadenlos schlecht — absolutely terrible.

Examples

"Der Richter war gnadenlos in seinem Urteil."

Natural Translation

The judge was merciless in his verdict.

Literal Translation

The judge was mercilessly in his judgement.

Explore German by topic