Pitilessly: meaning, definitions and examples

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pitilessly

 

[ ˈpɪtɪləsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used in a sentence

In a pitiless manner; without compassion or mercy.

Synonyms

cruelly, heartlessly, mercilessly, ruthlessly, unforgivingly

Examples of usage

  • She looked at him pitilessly, her eyes cold and unfeeling.
  • The soldiers advanced pitilessly, leaving destruction in their wake.
  • The villain laughed pitilessly as he watched the hero struggle.
  • I will pursue my goals pitilessly, no matter the cost.
  • The judge sentenced the criminal pitilessly, showing no remorse.
  • The storm raged on pitilessly, destroying everything in its path.

Translations

Translations of the word "pitilessly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 impiedosamente

🇮🇳 निर्दयतापूर्वक

🇩🇪 erbarmungslos

🇮🇩 tanpa ampun

🇺🇦 безжально

🇵🇱 bezwzględnie

🇯🇵 無慈悲に

🇫🇷 impitoyablement

🇪🇸 despiadadamente

🇹🇷 acımasızca

🇰🇷 무자비하게

🇸🇦 بلا رحمة

🇨🇿 nelítostně

🇸🇰 nemilosrdne

🇨🇳 无情地

🇸🇮 neusmiljeno

🇮🇸 miskunnarlaust

🇰🇿 аяусыз

🇬🇪 უმოწყალოდ

🇦🇿 amansızcasına

🇲🇽 despiadadamente

Etymology

The word 'pitilessly' is derived from the word 'pitiless', which originated from the Middle English 'piti' meaning 'pity' and 'less' meaning 'without'. It first appeared in the 15th century. Over time, 'pitilessly' came to be used to describe actions or behavior that lack compassion or mercy, emphasizing a sense of cruelty or harshness.

See also: pitiless.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,599 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.