Unforgiving

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈfɔːrˌɡɪvɪŋ/

Definitions of unforgiving

adjective not willing to forgive or show mercy; severe or harsh in judgment

Example Sentences

A1 The weather in the desert can be unforgiving.

A2 The teacher was unforgiving when it came to late assignments.

B1 The unforgiving terrain made it difficult for hikers to reach the summit.

B2 The unforgiving judge handed down a harsh sentence to the criminal.

C1 The unforgiving nature of the business world requires resilience and determination.

C2 The unforgiving scrutiny of the media can make or break a celebrity's career.

adverb in an unforgiving manner

Example Sentences

A1 The weather in the desert can be unforgivingly hot during the day.

A2 She unforgivingly criticized his work without considering his efforts.

B1 The teacher unforgivingly marked every mistake on the student's paper.

B2 The judge unforgivingly sentenced the criminal to life in prison.

C1 The CEO unforgivingly fired anyone who did not meet their targets.

C2 The mountain terrain was unforgivingly steep, making it difficult for even experienced hikers.

Examples of unforgiving in a Sentence

formal The desert can be an unforgiving environment for those unprepared for its harsh conditions.

informal My boss is so unforgiving when it comes to deadlines.

slang Dude, that teacher is straight up unforgiving with her grading.

figurative Time is unforgiving, it never stops for anyone.

Grammatical Forms of unforgiving

past tense

unforgave

plural

unforgivings

comparative

more unforgiving

superlative

most unforgiving

present tense

unforgiving

future tense

will unforgive

perfect tense

have unforgiven

continuous tense

is unforgiving

singular

unforgiving

positive degree

unforgiving

infinitive

to unforgive

gerund

unforgiving

participle

unforgiven

Origin and Evolution of unforgiving

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'unforgiving' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the word 'forgiving' which comes from the Old English word 'forgiefan' meaning 'to give, grant, allow'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unforgiving' has retained its original meaning of not willing to forgive or show mercy, but it has also been used in a broader sense to describe harsh or severe conditions or environments.