Pitiless

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪtɪlɪs/

Definitions of pitiless

adjective showing or having no pity; merciless

Example Sentences

A1 The pitiless storm destroyed the small village.

A2 The pitiless teacher refused to give the student an extension on the assignment.

B1 The pitiless dictator showed no mercy towards his political opponents.

B2 The pitiless judge sentenced the criminal to life in prison without parole.

C1 The pitiless CEO made ruthless decisions to maximize profits at the expense of employees.

C2 The pitiless warlord showed no remorse for the atrocities committed in the name of power.

Examples of pitiless in a Sentence

formal The judge's pitiless ruling left the defendant with no chance for leniency.

informal She can be pitiless when it comes to enforcing the rules in the office.

slang The boss is known for being pitiless when it comes to deadlines.

figurative The storm raged on with pitiless fury, leaving destruction in its wake.

Grammatical Forms of pitiless

• past tense: pitilessed
• plural: pitilesses
• comparative: more pitiless
• superlative: most pitiless
• present tense: pitilesses
• future tense: will pitiless
• perfect tense: has pitilessed
• continuous tense: is pitilessing
• singular: pitiless
• positive degree: pitiless
• infinitive: to pitiless
• gerund: pitilessing
• participle: pitilessed

Origin and Evolution of pitiless

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'pitiless' originated from the Old French word 'pitel', meaning 'merciless' or 'cruel'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'pitiless' has retained its original meaning of lacking pity or compassion, but has also come to connote a sense of coldness or indifference towards the suffering of others.