pit|i|less

pit|i|less
pit|i|less «PIHT uh lihs», adjective.
without pity or mercy; merciless: »

Russians, pitiless as proud (William Cowper). The pelting of this pitiless storm (Shakespeare).

SYNONYM(S): ruthless. See syn. under cruel. (Cf.cruel)
pit´i|less|ly, adverb.
pit´i|less|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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