PITILESSLY

mercilessly, pitilessly, unmercifully, remorselessly

(adverb) without pity; in a merciless manner; “he was mercilessly trounced by his opponent in the House”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

pitilessly (comparative more pitilessly, superlative most pitilessly)

In a pitiless manner.

Source: Wiktionary


PITILESS

Pit"i*less, a.

1. Destitute of pity; hard-hearted; merciless; as, a pitilessmaster; pitiless elements.

2. Exciting no pity; as, a pitiless condition.

– Pit"i*less*ly, adv.

– Pit"i*less*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

5 November 2024

TEMPORIZE

(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”


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The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.

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