Walanghabag (en. Merciless)
wa-lang-ha-bag
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Does not express compassion or sympathy.
His actions were merciless towards those affected by the disaster.
Ang kanyang mga kilos ay walanghabag sa mga naapektuhan ng sakuna.
Etymology
root word 'habag' meaning compassion or sympathy
Common Phrases and Expressions
merciless heart
a heart that is uncaring or insensitive towards others
walanghabag na puso
merciless treatment
treatment that lacks sympathy or compassion
walanghabag na pagtrato
Related Words
compassion
The feeling of sympathy or empathy towards others.
habag
mercy
A term for compassion; derived from Spanish.
misericordia
Slang Meanings
Without mercy or compassion for others.
His boss is so ruthless; he doesn't even notice how tired she is from work.
Sobrang walanghabag ng amo niya, hindi siya pinapansin kahit sobrang pagod na siya sa trabaho.
Socially indifferent to how others feel.
She doesn't want to hang out with the group anymore because of the cold-hearted people here.
Ayaw na niyang makasama ang grupo dahil sa mga walanghabag na tao dito.