Unforgiving (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty; "grim determination"; "grim necessity"; "Russia's final hour, it seemed, approached with inexorable certainty"; "relentless persecution"; "the stern demands of parenthood".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
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Meaning 2
Unwilling or unable to forgive or show mercy; "a surly unforgiving old woman".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Her stepfather was a harsh and unforgiving man who always demanded perfection from his children.
- The mountain terrain was rocky and unforgiving, with steep cliffs and deep crevices waiting to swallow the unwary.
- As a seasoned journalist, Rachel was known for being an unforgiving interviewer, never letting her subjects off the hook.
- His coach was unforgiving when it came to mistakes, often yelling at his players for even the smallest error.
- After her daughter's tragic accident, Mrs. Jenkins became an unforgiving crusader, advocating tirelessly for road safety and accountability.