Pitiless
/ˈpɪtɪləs/ adj
adj ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Having, or showing, no pity; merciless, ruthless.
"O God! can I not save / One from the pitiless wave? / Is all that we see or seem / But a dream within a dream?"
- 2 Having no kind feelings; unkind.
Adjective
- 1 deficient in humane and kindly feelings wordnet
- 2 without mercy or pity wordnet
Example
More examples"The attack on your ex-wife was pitiless. I'm satisfied that you were prepared to use extreme violence to get your revenge."
Etymology
From Middle English piteeles, pyteles; equivalent to pity + -less.