impiteousadj.
/ɪmˈpɪtiːəs/ Ruthless, pitiless.
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the mind > emotion > compassion > pitilessness > [adjective]
ruthlessc1330
unpiteousa1393
pitilessa1450
unpitifulc1449
unbowelled1592
unpitying1597
brassy1600
tearless1603
incompassionate1611
heartbound1614
uncompassionatea1616
illachrymable1623
compassionless1625
bowelless1649
incomplexionate1660
uncompassionatinga1711
dispiteous1803
pulseless1820
inhumane1822
impiteous1877
1877 J. A. Symonds Reviv. Learning in Renaissance in Italy viii. 472 (note) Exiled from home and fatherland by fate impiteous.
1882 J. A. Symonds Animi Figura 140 Sole 'neath heaven's impiteous stars.
1890 Universal Rev. 15 June 231 Impiteous And hateful are the gods, and void of ruth.
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