Where does “unpiteous” come from?
unpiteous (English) comes from English piteous, from Middle English pitous, from Old French piteus — piteous; having pity.
unpiteous (English): Without pity; pitiless
Ancestry of “unpiteous”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | piteous | Provoking pity, compassion, or sympathy; Showing... |
| 2 | Middle English | pitous | pitiful; miserable; wretched |
| 3 | Old French | piteus | piteous; having pity |