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Definition of pitiless

pitiless

/ˈpɪt.i.ləs/
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1

Showing no feeling of compassion or mercy for the suffering of others.

Example

"The novel portrays the landlord as a pitiless man who evicted struggling families during the winter."

2

Harsh, severe, and unyielding in intensity or effect (especially of weather or natural forces).

Example

"The hikers sought shelter in the canyon to escape the pitiless afternoon sun."

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• Nearby Words

pitiful
pitifully
pitifulness
pitiless
pitilessly
pitilessness
pitlike

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English around the 14th century from the noun 'pity' (via Old French from Latin 'pietas') and the Old English privative suffix '-less'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pitiless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pitiless
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