Definition of pitiless Pitiless

/pɪˈtilʌs/ - [piteelus] - pit•i•less

We found 6 definitions of pitiless from 3 different sources.

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What does pitiless mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

pitiless - deficient in humane and kindly feelings
  unkind
  inhumane lacking and reflecting lack of pity or compassion; "humans are innately inhumane; this explains much of the misery and suffering in the world"; "biological weapons are considered too inhumane to be used"
pitiless - without mercy or pity; "an act of ruthless ferocity"; "a monster of remorseless cruelty"
  remorseless, ruthless, unpitying
  merciless, unmerciful having or showing no mercy; "the merciless enemy"; "a merciless critic"; "gave him a merciless beating"
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  • pitiless (a.)
    Destitute of pity; hard-hearted; merciless; as, a pitilessmaster; pitiless elements.
  • pitiless (a.)
    Exciting no pity; as, a pitiless condition.

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