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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The state or character of being ruthless; want of compassion; mercilessness; insensibility to the distresses of others.

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  • noun The property of being ruthless

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun mercilessness characterized by a lack of pity
  • noun feelings of extreme heartlessness

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