remorselessness
|re-morse-less-ness|
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/rɪˈmɔrsləsnəs/
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/rɪˈmɔːsləsnəs/
(remorseless)
lack of remorse
Etymology
Etymology Information
'remorselessness' originates from the English word 'remorseless,' which is derived from the Latin word 'remorsus,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'mordere' meant 'to bite.'
Historical Evolution
'remorseless' changed from the Middle English word 'remorseles' and eventually became the modern English word 'remorseless.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without biting back or regret,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'without pity or compassion.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of being without remorse or pity.
His remorselessness in the face of suffering was shocking.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42