Pitiless: meaning, definitions and examples

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pitiless

[ ˈpɪtɪlɪs ]

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.