pitiless — showing no pity or compassion; cruel and merciless
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing no pity or compassion; cruel and merciless
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɪtɪləs/
Korean meaning: 동정심이나 연민이 없는; 잔인하고 무자비한
Korean pronunciation: **피**틸레스
Example Sentences
- The pitiless alarm clock rang at 5 AM, completely ignoring my desperate need for more sleep.
- Her pitiless critique of my cooking made me question whether salt and pepper were actually the only seasonings I knew.
- The pitiless heat of the desert made even the cacti look like they needed sunscreen.
pitiless
ADJECTIVE//ˈpɪtɪləs//
showing no pity or compassion; cruel and merciless
Showing no mercy or compassion
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The pitiless ruler makes witless choices with limitless cruelty!
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Origin
From Middle English 'pitilees', combining 'pity' (compassion, mercy) with the suffix '-less' (without). The word 'pity' itself comes from Old French 'pitié', meaning compassion or mercy.
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“The pitiless alarm clock rang at 5 AM, completely ignoring my desperate need for more sleep.”
“Her pitiless critique of my cooking made me question whether salt and pepper were actually the only seasonings I knew.”
“The pitiless heat of the desert made even the cacti look like they needed sunscreen.”
“The judge was pitiless in his sentencing of the corrupt politician.”
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