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PITILESS
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Deficient in humane and kindly feelings
Synonyms:
pitiless; unkind
Classified under:
Similar:
inhumane (lacking and reflecting lack of pity or compassion)
Derivation:
pitilessness (mercilessness characterized by a lack of pity)
pitilessness (feelings of extreme heartlessness)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Without mercy or pity
Example:
a monster of remorseless cruelty
Synonyms:
pitiless; remorseless; ruthless; unpitying
Classified under:
Similar:
merciless; unmerciful (having or showing no mercy)
Derivation:
pitilessness (mercilessness characterized by a lack of pity)
