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Another word for pitilessness

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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or state of having no pity or compassion for the suffering of others; extreme harshness or cruelty.

Usage Example

"The historian documented the sheer mercilessness with which the regime suppressed dissent."

Strongest
mercilessness
ruthlessness
heartlessness
Strong
callousness
remorselessness
cruelty
inhumanity
implacability

Opposites of pitilessness

The opposite of pitilessness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

pity
mercy
compassion
sympathy
clemency
tenderness
kindness
benevolence
See all opposites of pitilessness

• Nearby Words

pitifulness
pitiless
pitilessly
pitilessness
pitlike
pitmaster
pitohui

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pitilessness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pitilessness
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