Noun: pitilessness pi-ti-lus-nus
- Mercilessness characterized by a lack of pity
"The pitilessness of the dictator's regime was evident in its treatment of dissidents";
- ruthlessness
- Feelings of extreme heartlessness
"The pitilessness of the attack left no survivors";
- cruelty, mercilessness, ruthlessness
Type of: coldheartedness, hardheartedness, heartlessness, mercilessness, unmercifulness