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pitilessness

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pit·i·less  (pt-ls)
adj.
Having no pity; merciless.
piti·less·ly adv.
piti·less·ness n.
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Noun1.pitilessness - feelings of extreme heartlessnesspitilessness - feelings of extreme heartlessness    
mercilessness, ruthlessness, cruelty
coldheartedness, hardheartedness, heartlessness - an absence of concern for the welfare of others
2.pitilessness - mercilessness characterized by a lack of pity
ruthlessness
unmercifulness, mercilessness - inhumaneness evidenced by an unwillingness to be kind or forgiving
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