pitiless

Meanings

• adjective

  Showing or deserving no mercy; ruthless.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pitiless
dress , impress , less , stress

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Variants

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pitiless , pitilessly , pitilessness , pitilessnesses

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Etymology

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From Old French pitiless, from pitie, pity.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pitiless' is derived from the Old French word 'pitie,' which means pity.

2. The word 'pitiless' has been used in English since the 14th century.

3. In literature, the term 'pitiless' is often used to describe characters or situations that are merciless or ruthless.

4. The term 'pitiless' can also be used to describe natural disasters or extreme weather conditions that show no mercy or compassion.

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Related Concepts

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1. mercy: The compassion or forgiveness shown to someone who has done something wrong.

2. compassion: A feeling of deep sympathy and concern for another who is suffering.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'pitiless' is often used to describe characters or situations that are merciless or ruthless. For instance, in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Tell-Tale Heart,' the old man is described as pitiless and cruel. In art, the concept of pitilessness is often depicted in scenes of war or violence. For example, Picasso's 'Guernica' painting is a powerful representation of the pitiless devastation of war.

How to Memorize "pitiless"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person or situation that is completely without mercy or compassion. Visualize their actions or behavior towards others.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pitiless' with images of ruthless individuals or situations. For example, think of a soldier in a war zone or a character from a horror movie.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'P' is for pitiless, 'I' is for showing no mercy, 'T' is for tough, 'I' is for inhumane, 'L' is for lacking compassion, 'E' is for evil, 'S' is for severe, and 'S' is for stern.'

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