pityproof

/pɪtɪpruːf/

Definitions

1. adjective

designed or intended to withstand or resist pity, sympathy, or compassion

“The author’s decision to write a harsh critique of the celebrity’s behavior was an attempt to make her book pityproof.”

2. noun

a person or thing that is resistant to pity or sympathy

“The politician’s reputation has made her a pityproof figure in the public eye.”

Synonyms

  • heartless
  • unkind

Antonyms

  • compassionate
  • sympathetic