Pitilessness

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪtɪləsnəs/

Definitions of pitilessness

noun lack of pity or compassion; mercilessness

Example Sentences

A1 The pitilessness of the villain in the story scared the children.

A2 The pitilessness of the dictator's regime was well-known throughout the country.

B1 The pitilessness of the judge's decision left the defendant in shock.

B2 The pitilessness of the enemy soldiers during the war was deeply disturbing.

C1 The pitilessness of nature was evident in the aftermath of the hurricane.

C2 The pitilessness of the corporate world can sometimes be disheartening for employees.

Examples of pitilessness in a Sentence

formal The judge's pitilessness towards the defendant was evident in his harsh sentencing.

informal She showed no pitilessness when firing her employee for repeated mistakes.

slang The boss's pitilessness is what makes him such a tough cookie to work for.

figurative The storm raged on with a pitilessness that seemed almost personal.

Grammatical Forms of pitilessness

• plural: pitilessnesses
• comparative: more pitiless
• superlative: most pitiless
• present tense: pitilessness
• future tense: will pitilessness
• perfect tense: has pitilessness
• continuous tense: is pitilessness
• singular: pitilessness
• positive degree: pitilessness
• infinitive: to pitilessness
• gerund: pitilessnessing
• participle: pitilessnessed

Origin and Evolution of pitilessness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'pitilessness' originated from the combination of 'pitiless' and the suffix '-ness'. 'Pitiless' is derived from the Old French word 'pitie' meaning 'pity' and the suffix '-less' meaning 'without'.

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