Pronunciation: /ʌnˈfɔːrˌɡɪvɪŋ/
adjective not willing to forgive or show mercy; severe or harsh in judgment
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
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.
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.
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