Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Reluctant or refusing to forgive.
- adjective Not allowing for error or shortcomings, especially in being harsh.
from The Century Dictionary.
- Not forgiving; not disposed to overlook or pardon offenses; implacable.
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- adjective Not
forgiving
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective unwilling or unable to forgive or show mercy
- adjective not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
Etymologies
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Examples
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To say that some Mexican beds are "unforgiving" is downright kindly.
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To say that some Mexican beds are "unforgiving" is downright kindly.
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To say that some Mexican beds are "unforgiving" is downright kindly.
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To say that some Mexican beds are "unforgiving" is downright kindly.
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To say that some Mexican beds are "unforgiving" is downright kindly.
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To say that some Mexican beds are "unforgiving" is downright kindly.
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This hidden civilization, beautiful and unforgiving, is dominated by a sinister, vicious race called the Styx, who have presided over generations of enslaved colonists.
SPLICE Director Vincenzo Natali Digs Potential New Franchise TUNNELS – Collider.com 2010
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In the end it is a mysterious mix of unpredictable weather and bad luck and strange chemistry: a mismatched bunch of people who found themselves stuck with one another in unforgiving terrain.
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This hidden civilization, beautiful and unforgiving, is dominated by a sinister, vicious race called the Styx, who have presided over generations of enslaved colonists.
SPLICE Director Vincenzo Natali Digs Potential New Franchise TUNNELS – Collider.com 2010
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We began with me on my back, my head pressed against the thin unforgiving pillow.
Archive 2003-03-01 Dean Francis Alfar 2003
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