Synonyms for compassionless
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Without compassion; hardhearted.
Example sentences
- ruthless The gang is lead by a ruthless criminal called Tom.
- merciless The Vandals were known for their merciless brutality.
- unsympathetic Tom is one of the most unsympathetic people I know.
- pitiless The revenge will be pitiless.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| compassionless | steady | |
| ruthless | rising | |
| merciless | rising | |
| unsympathetic | steady | |
| pitiless | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- ruthless2, pitiless3
- 9 letters
- merciless3
- 13 letters
- unsympathetic5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (ruthless2 = 2 syllables).