Dour and Pitiless

Dour

Dour adjective - Harsh and threatening in manner or appearance.

Pitiless and dour are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pitiless" instead an adjective "Dour".

Nearby Word: dourly

Pitiless

Pitiless adjective - Having or showing a lack of sympathy or tender feelings.

Dour and pitiless are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dour" instead an adjective "Pitiless".

Nearby Words: pitiful, pitilessly, pitifully
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