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pitiless

adjective

deficient in humane and kindly feelings

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
P
Ends with
S
Contains
IT
Scrabble score
10
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈpɪtɪləs

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. deficient in humane and kindly feelings

adjective

  1. without mercy or pity

    “an act of ruthless ferocity”

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Example Sentences

an act of ruthless ferocity
a monster of remorseless cruelty

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