pitiless

adjective
UK: /ˈpɪtɪləs/
US: /ˈpɪtɪləs/

  1. Showing no pity or compassion; cruel.

    1. The pitiless storm raged outside all night.
    2. The dictator's pitiless regime suppressed all dissent, and people lived in fear.

  2. Severe or relentless in nature or effect.

    1. The pitiless sun beat down on the desert.
    2. The athlete faced a pitiless training schedule to prepare for the Olympics.

Synonyms

ruthless heartless cruel unsparing merciless

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pitiless" in English means: Showing no pity or compassion; cruel., Severe or relentless in nature or effect..

The phonetic transcription of "pitiless" is /ˈpɪtɪləs/ in British English and /ˈpɪtɪləs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pitiless": ruthless, heartless, cruel, unsparing, merciless.

Example usage of "pitiless": "The pitiless storm raged outside all night.". More examples on the page.