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/
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
Pit? I care less! — cold king shows no mercy!
The pitiless ruler makes witless choices with limitless cruelty!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
pity (compassion, mercy) + -less (without, lacking) = without mercy or compassion
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.