Unforgiving
adjective
Not willing to forgive or forget, particularly in terms of harm or offense.
She was unforgiving towards her boyfriend for his past mistakes.
adjective
Harsh and difficult to cope with, especially referring to environment or conditions.
The desert is an unforgiving environment, with its burning heat and lack of water.
adjective
Strict and unyielding when making judgments or decisions.
The professor was unforgiving in his grading, showing no leniency for late assignments.
adjective
Not willing to forgive or forget, particularly in terms of harm or offense.
She was unforgiving towards her boyfriend for his past mistakes.
adjective
Harsh and difficult to cope with, especially referring to environment or conditions.
The desert is an unforgiving environment, with its burning heat and lack of water.
adjective
Strict and unyielding when making judgments or decisions.
The professor was unforgiving in his grading, showing no leniency for late assignments.
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
Conveys strong emotions, often used to describe deep grievances or long-held resentment.
His unforgiving nature strained many relationships.
Pro Tip 2/3Personification
Although 'unforgiving' can describe things, it often anthropomorphizes them by attributing human-like refusal to forgive.
The locals talked about the unforgiving winter as if it had a grudge against them.
Pro Tip 3/3Relationship Context
Commonly used in social or relational situations where forgiveness is a reasonable expectation.
Her unforgiving stance shattered any hope of reconciliation.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
Conveys strong emotions, often used to describe deep grievances or long-held resentment.
His unforgiving nature strained many relationships.
Pro Tip 2/3Personification
Although 'unforgiving' can describe things, it often anthropomorphizes them by attributing human-like refusal to forgive.
The locals talked about the unforgiving winter as if it had a grudge against them.
Pro Tip 3/3Relationship Context
Commonly used in social or relational situations where forgiveness is a reasonable expectation.
Her unforgiving stance shattered any hope of reconciliation.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
Conveys strong emotions, often used to describe deep grievances or long-held resentment.
His unforgiving nature strained many relationships.
Pro Tip 2/3Personification
Although 'unforgiving' can describe things, it often anthropomorphizes them by attributing human-like refusal to forgive.
The locals talked about the unforgiving winter as if it had a grudge against them.
Pro Tip 3/3Relationship Context
Commonly used in social or relational situations where forgiveness is a reasonable expectation.
Her unforgiving stance shattered any hope of reconciliation.
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units as well as requiring a developed sense of aesthetic and the ability to structure and solve problems I found Cody unbelievably unforgiving of mistakes in grammar or punctuation and requires a level of concentration that
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From enslavement to...
or trainer of gladiators. And life at the ludus, or gladiator school, was unforgiving. New recruits were forced to swear an oath “to be burned, to be bound, to be beaten, and to be killed by the sword,”
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and, of course, my heartbreak; listen to my sometimes catty, sometimes churlish, sometimes silly self being cruel, unforgiving, uncouth; listen, deeply, deeply ashamed, to the worst version of myself,
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unsuccessfully, of course. And, one day, he came in to my session -- exhaustive and unforgiving, these sessions -- and he said to me, "Wow. Aimee, you are such a strong and powerful little girl,
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How squids outsmart...
Even now, we’re still uncovering new species. And as we do, we’re bound to discover even more about how these stealthy cephalopods have mastered survival in the deep and unforgiving sea.
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Elephants Being...
Even in the so-called wet season, the Kalahari remains harsh and unforgiving. The desert pans are dotted far and wide across the landscape, linked by the web of elephant highways.
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Why we get mad -- and...
And your blood vessels dilated to get blood to your extremities. That's why your face went red. It's all part of this complex pattern of physiological experiences that exist today because they helped your ancestors deal with cruel and unforgiving forces of nature.
Video examples
A glimpse of life on the...
renouncing materialism, traditional jobs and university degrees in exchange for a glimmer of adventure. Others come from the underbelly of society, never given a chance to mobilize foster care dropouts, teenage runaways escaping abuse and unforgiving homes.
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Venus 101 PIPE National...
that appear to be absorbing ultraviolet radiation. A phenomenon that could be evidence of microbial life. Life may struggle to survive in the atmosphere of Venus, but it is this unforgiving environment that's made Venus an icon of beauty.
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The journey of learning...
units as well as requiring a developed sense of aesthetic and the ability to structure and solve problems I found Cody unbelievably unforgiving of mistakes in grammar or punctuation and requires a level of concentration that
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From enslavement to...
or trainer of gladiators. And life at the ludus, or gladiator school, was unforgiving. New recruits were forced to swear an oath “to be burned, to be bound, to be beaten, and to be killed by the sword,”
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How architecture can...
Students are trained in school using highly theoretical projects, rarely interacting with real people or actual communities. Graduates are funneled through a long, narrow unforgiving path to licensure.
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The price of shame PIPE...
and, of course, my heartbreak; listen to my sometimes catty, sometimes churlish, sometimes silly self being cruel, unforgiving, uncouth; listen, deeply, deeply ashamed, to the worst version of myself,
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The opportunity of...
unsuccessfully, of course. And, one day, he came in to my session -- exhaustive and unforgiving, these sessions -- and he said to me, "Wow. Aimee, you are such a strong and powerful little girl,
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How squids outsmart...
Even now, we’re still uncovering new species. And as we do, we’re bound to discover even more about how these stealthy cephalopods have mastered survival in the deep and unforgiving sea.
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Elephants Being...
Even in the so-called wet season, the Kalahari remains harsh and unforgiving. The desert pans are dotted far and wide across the landscape, linked by the web of elephant highways.
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At the end of the day, it's an unforgiving sport.
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This sport can be very unforgiving.
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Nick Sagan
American Novelist
Life in space is impossible,' we're warned, and amidst the hypnotic beauty of these heavens, we become painfully aware of what a hostile environment space is, how unforgiving, how unsympathetic to human desires.
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Lisa Kudrow
American Actress
I've learned you can make a mistake and the whole world doesn't end. I had to learn to allow myself to make a mistake without becoming defensive and unforgiving.
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John Gregory Dunne
American Novelist
Retirement is purgatory for the former sports star. The world outside organized sports is unforgiving.
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John Cena
American Actor
Whether fighting or spitting, my discipline is unforgiving!
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Louise Wilson
British Educator
Fashion is an incredibly tough, unforgiving industry.
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Justin Gaethje
American Athlete
At the end of the day, it's an unforgiving sport.
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Jason O'Mara
Irish Actor
The Australian Outback can be quite unforgiving.
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James Haskell
English Athlete
International rugby is an unforgiving arena.
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David Remnick
American Journalist
Nature is cold, wet, hard and unforgiving.
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Alexander Volkanovski
Australian Athlete
This sport can be very unforgiving.
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