pitiless

Adjective

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (2)

  1. without mercy or pity“an act of ruthless ferocity”“a monster of remorseless cruelty”Synonyms: remorselessruthlessunpitying
  2. deficient in humane and kindly feelingsSynonyms: unkind
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Pitiless \Pit"i*less\, a.

1.Destitute of pity; hard-hearted; merciless; as, a pitilessmaster; pitiless elements. [1913 Webster]

2.Exciting no pity; as, a pitiless condition. [1913 Webster] -- Pit"i*less*ly, adv. -- Pit"i*less*ness, n. [1913 Webster]

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