"lack-pity" meaning in All languages combined

See lack-pity on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more lack-pity [comparative], most lack-pity [superlative]
Etymology: From lack + pity. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|lack|pity}} lack + pity Head templates: {{en-adj}} lack-pity (comparative more lack-pity, superlative most lack-pity)
  1. merciless; pitiless
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