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Added 9 October 2026

pitiless

/ˈpɪtɪləs/ adjective

In Latin: torvus, immisericors Wiktionary

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about pitiless at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Without mercy or pity.
an act of ruthless ferocity
Deficient in humane and kindly feelings.

Origin

From Middle English piteeles, pyteles; equivalent to pity + -less.

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