What does unpitiful mean?
Unpitiful means (archaic) Without pity; pitiless..
Unpitiful
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(archaic) Without pity; pitiless..
Example Sentences
1567, William Painter (translator), “Letters of the Emperour Traiane” in The Second Tome of the Palace of Pleasure, London: Nicholas England, […] the Gods neuer shewed them selues so rigorous, as against a mercilesse and vnpitiful people.
1782, Frances Burney, Cecilia, London: T. Payne & Son and T. Cadell, Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 1, p. 220, To be sure, I can’t say myself as she was overcomplaisant to make us welcome; but I hope I am above being so unpitiful as for to owe her a grudge for it now she’s so down in the mouth.
Don’t tell of her sin and her sorrow to so severe a man—so unpitiful a judge.
Synonyms for unpitiful
Antonyms for unpitiful
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Word Forms
- more unpitiful
- most unpitiful
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for unpitiful?
Common synonyms include remorseless, spiteful, unpitying, barbarous.
What is the opposite of unpitiful?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use unpitiful in a sentence?
1567, William Painter (translator), “Letters of the Emperour Traiane” in The Second Tome of the Palace of Pleasure, London: Nicholas England, […] the Gods neuer shewed them selues so rigorous, as against a mercilesse and vnpitiful people.
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