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Pitiless: meaning, definitions and examples

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pitiless

 

[ ˈpɪtɪlɪs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

lack of mercy

Showing no pity or compassion; merciless.

Synonyms

cruel, heartless, merciless, ruthless

Examples of usage

  • He was known for his pitiless treatment of his enemies.
  • The pitiless dictator ruled the country with an iron fist.
  • The pitiless killer showed no remorse for his actions.
Context #2 | Adjective

harsh or unforgiving

Without compassion or kindness; unrelenting.

Synonyms

harsh, relentless, severe, unforgiving

Examples of usage

  • The pitiless winter storm left many people stranded without shelter.
  • Her pitiless criticism of his work left him feeling discouraged.
  • The pitiless terrain made it difficult for the hikers to make progress.

Translations

Translations of the word "pitiless" in other languages:

🇵🇹 impiedoso

🇮🇳 निर्दयी

🇩🇪 erbarmungslos

🇮🇩 tanpa ampun

🇺🇦 безжалісний

🇵🇱 bezwzględny

🇯🇵 無情な (むじょうな)

🇫🇷 impitoyable

🇪🇸 despiadado

🇹🇷 acımasız

🇰🇷 무자비한

🇸🇦 قاسي

🇨🇿 nemilosrdný

🇸🇰 nemilosrdný

🇨🇳 无情的 (wúqíng de)

🇸🇮 neusmiljen

🇮🇸 miskunnarlaus

🇰🇿 мейірімсіз

🇬🇪 უღირსი

🇦🇿 amansız

🇲🇽 despiadado

Etymology

The word 'pitiless' originated from the combination of 'pite' which means 'pity' and the suffix '-less' which means 'without'. It has been used in the English language since the late 16th century. The term reflects the idea of lacking pity or compassion, emphasizing a cold and unfeeling attitude towards others.

See also: pitilessly.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,107, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.