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Comparative
more unforgiving
Superlative
most unforgiving
1
showing no mercy, particularly toward people's faults
- The unforgiving teacher gave zero credit for late assignments.
- Her unforgiving glare made it clear she wouldn't overlook his lie.
- The strict diet was unforgiving, even one cheat day ruined progress.
- He lived under his father's unforgiving expectations.
- The unforgiving judge sentenced the thief to the maximum penalty.
Antonyms:
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extremely difficult to endure or survive in
- The desert's unforgiving heat drained the hikers within hours.
- Climbing the unforgiving mountain required perfect preparation.
- The ocean can be unforgiving to inexperienced sailors.
- An unforgiving winter storm stranded the small village.
- The unforgiving concrete floor left his knees aching after work.
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not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty