Synonyms for dispiteous

Most common

cruel · ruthless · merciless · pitiless · unpitying

All synonyms

Adjective

Example sentences

• cruel I think it is cruel to trap animals for fur coats.
• ruthless The gang is lead by a ruthless criminal called Tom.
• merciless The Vandals were known for their merciless brutality.
• pitiless The revenge will be pitiless.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters

cruel²

8 letters

ruthless², pitiless³

9 letters

merciless³, unpitying, impiteous

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (cruel² = 2 syllables).