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unforgiving
[uhn-fer-giv-ing]
adjective
not disposed to forgive or show mercy; unrelenting.
not allowing for mistakes, carelessness, or weakness.
the unforgiving nature of aviation.
unforgiving
/ ˌʌԴəˈɡɪɪŋ /
adjective
not willing to forgive; unmerciful
(of a machine, system, etc) allowing little or no opportunity for mistakes to be corrected
harsh and unremitting
an unforgiving and desolate landscape
Other 51Թ Forms
- unforgivingness noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of unforgiving1
Example Sentences
The reaction was over the top, a case of Miller slightly misspeaking, when actually showing confidence and ambition in the unforgiving world of football is nothing to be ashamed of.
This unforgiving journey is known as crossing the Valley of Death.
Like St Andrews, the home of last year's AIG Women's Open, the course was played as intended because the golfers were having to hit longer clubs to small targets with unforgiving run-off areas.
It really is simple for the Lakers: Keep winning and that will improve their seeding in the unforgiving West.
Social media, he says, has sped up a rush to judgement, leaders put under an unforgiving glare.
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