How Do You Spell UNPITIFUL?

Pronunciation: [ʌnpˈɪtifə͡l] (IPA)

The word "unpitiful" is spelled with the prefix "un-" meaning "not," and the adjective "pitiful," meaning "deserving or causing compassion or pity." It is pronounced as /ʌnˈpɪtfəl/ with the stress on the second syllable. The IPA phonetic transcription breaks down the sounds of the word into individual phonemes: / ʌ n / for the prefix, / p ɪ t / for the root word, / f ə l / for the ending syllable. This word is commonly used in literary texts or formal writing to describe something or someone that lacks compassion or pity.

UNPITIFUL Meaning and Definition

1. Unpitiful is an adjective used to describe a lack of sympathy, compassion, or mercy towards others. It refers to a person or situation that lacks the ability or willingness to feel empathy or show concern for the suffering or misfortunes of others.

   When applied to an individual, an unpitiful person demonstrates a coldness or callousness towards the pain or distress of others. They may remain unaffected by the emotional or physical suffering that those around them may be experiencing, showing an absence of empathy or concern. This lack of pity can manifest in various ways, such as an indifference to the struggles of others, an unwillingness to lend support, or an unsympathetic response to someone's hardships.

   Alternatively, unpitiful can describe a situation or circumstance that is devoid of consolation or relief. This could refer to an event or scenario that is harsh, unforgiving, or merciless, without any mitigating or soothing factors to alleviate the pain or distress endured by those involved.

   Overall, the term unpitiful encompasses an absence of compassion, kindness, or sympathy towards others and can pertain to either an individual who lacks empathy or to situations that are harsh and unyielding.

2. Having no pity; not merciful.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for UNPITIFUL

• ynpitiful
• hnpitiful
• jnpitiful
• inpitiful
• 8npitiful
• 7npitiful
• ubpitiful
• umpitiful
• ujpitiful
• uhpitiful
• unoitiful
• unlitiful
• un-itiful
• un0itiful
• unputiful
• unpjtiful
• unpktiful
• unpotiful
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Etymology of UNPITIFUL

The word "unpitiful" is derived from the combination of two elements: "un-" and "pitiful".

The prefix "un-" is a negative or privative prefix, indicating the absence or opposite of something. In this case, it negates the meaning of the word "pitiful", suggesting the lack of compassion, sympathy, or mercy.

The word "pitiful" comes from the Old English term "pytig", which means "full of pity" or "compassionate". It is derived from the noun "pite", meaning "kindness" or "compassion", which originated from the Latin word "pietas", conveying a sense of dutiful respect and affection towards one's family, country, and gods.