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n. - Mercilessness characterized by a lack of pity; Feelings of extreme heartlessness.

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Usage examples (38)
  • Adjective : pitiless criticism of his last novel
  • I forced myself to an unnatural pitch of pitilessness and vindictiveness.
  • "I'm afraid you are a helpless creature," Julia told her, with the stern pitilessness that belongs to youth.
  • I love the series not just for the impeccable acting and directing, but for the pitilessness of the writing.
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