unforgiving

[ˌʌnfərˈɡɪvɪŋ]

unforgiving Definition

  • 1not willing to forgive or excuse people's faults or wrongdoings
  • 2harsh and difficult to deal with

Using unforgiving: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unforgiving" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The teacher was unforgiving when it came to late assignments.

  • Example

    The unforgiving terrain made the hike very challenging.

  • Example

    Her unforgiving attitude towards her ex-husband caused a lot of tension in their relationship.

unforgiving Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with unforgiving

  • a harsh and severe climate that is difficult to live in

    Example

    The unforgiving climate of the Arctic makes it a challenging place to live.

  • a harsh and difficult to navigate landscape

    Example

    The unforgiving landscape of the desert made the journey very challenging.

  • a schedule that is very demanding and leaves little room for error

    Example

    The unforgiving schedule of the project made it difficult to meet all the deadlines.

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Summary: unforgiving in Brief

'Unforgiving' [ˌʌnfərˈɡɪvɪŋ] describes someone who is not willing to forgive or excuse people's faults or wrongdoings, or something that is harsh and difficult to deal with. It can be used to describe a person's attitude, like 'The teacher was unforgiving when it came to late assignments,' or a physical environment, like 'The unforgiving terrain made the hike very challenging.' Other phrases include 'unforgiving climate,' 'unforgiving landscape,' and 'unforgiving schedule.'

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