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unforgiving

[uhn-fer-giv-ing]

adjective

  1. not disposed to forgive or show mercy; unrelenting.

  2. not allowing for mistakes, carelessness, or weakness.

    the unforgiving nature of aviation.



unforgiving

/ ˌʌԴəˈɡɪɪŋ /

adjective

  1. not willing to forgive; unmerciful

  2. (of a machine, system, etc) allowing little or no opportunity for mistakes to be corrected

  3. harsh and unremitting

    an unforgiving and desolate landscape

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • unforgivingness noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of unforgiving1

First recorded in 1705–15; un- 1 + forgiving
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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.

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This unforgiving journey is known as crossing the Valley of Death.

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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.

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It really is simple for the Lakers: Keep winning and that will improve their seeding in the unforgiving West.

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Social media, he says, has sped up a rush to judgement, leaders put under an unforgiving glare.

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