Pitiless and Strict

Pitiless

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

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

Nearby Words: pitiful, pitilessly, pitifully

Strict

Strict adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.
Usage example: that piano teacher is notoriously strict, but students make great strides under her tutelage

Pitiless and strict are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pitiless" instead an adjective "Strict".

Nearby Words: strictly, strictness
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