PITILESSNESS

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

Mercilessness characterized by a lack of pity

Synonyms:

pitilessness; ruthlessness

Classified under:

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects

Hypernyms ("pitilessness" is a kind of...):

mercilessness; unmercifulness (inhumaneness evidenced by an unwillingness to be kind or forgiving)

Derivation:

pitiless (deficient in humane and kindly feelings)

pitiless (without mercy or pity)

Meaning:

Feelings of extreme heartlessness

Synonyms:

cruelty; mercilessness; pitilessness; ruthlessness

Classified under:

Nouns denoting feelings and emotions

Hypernyms ("pitilessness" is a kind of...):

coldheartedness; hardheartedness; heartlessness (an absence of concern for the welfare of others)

Derivation:

pitiless (deficient in humane and kindly feelings)