FORGIVING Synonyms: 176 Similar and Opposite Words

forgiving 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of forgiving

as in caring

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as in charitable

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forgiving

2 of 2

verb

present participle of forgive

as in pardoning

to cease to have feelings of anger or bitterness toward it is not easy to forgive those who have hurt us

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as in ignoring

to dismiss as of little importance he has so many good qualities that I guess we can forgive a slight penchant for exaggeration

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Recent Examples of forgiving

Adjective

Unlike some long-distance trails that offer extended stretches of relatively forgiving terrain, the AT spends much of its length going relentlessly up and down the Appalachian Mountains. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Namely, a forgiving elastic waistband, a breezy, lightweight feel, and pockets that are actually deep enough to hold your essentials. — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026

Verb

Hydrogen systems are not forgiving when oxygen is present in the wrong place. — Gregory Shahnovsky, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 So when a series of health problems, including a severe case of sepsis, nearly killed him earlier this year, the discourse wasn’t forgiving. — Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forgiving

Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgiving

Adjective

Bullock reflected on how caring for Randall through his illness forced her to recognize her own limits – and ultimately ask for help after years of putting others first.

— Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Her pain becomes something to be shared with a caring audience, rather than privately medicated into oblivion.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of caring

Adjective

Buffett made substantial charitable donations during his lifetime.

— Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
The victims often involved charitable or civic organizations that obtained insurance from Kolenda and Hole-in-Won for one or more prizes at an event, officials said.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of charitable

Verb

The million-dollar question concerned the Thanksgiving tradition of the president pardoning two turkeys.

— Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026
President Bill Clinton came under fire for pardoning former hedge-fund manager Marc Rich, and President Joe Biden was roundly criticized for pardoning his son, Hunter, as well as preemptively pardoning other family members.

— Ryan Lucas, NPR, 13 May 2026

Definition of pardoning

Adjective

Playing Edward as the courtly and compassionate polar-opposite of his awful sister Fanny, MacKay brings a gentle diffidence that syncs beautifully with Edgar-Jones’ delicate reserve.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
Her reasoning was that Ted's compassionate coaching style is possible only because Rebecca, as the club's owner, permits it.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of compassionate

Adjective

The scattered pieces of the former storm will likely drift over the Caribbean and soak Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Hispaniola with a few inches of rain, some of which will reach Florida.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
The right words can turn scattered details into a workable plan.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of scattered

Verb

Two of the bedrooms have private bathrooms, with the primary suite opening onto a Juliet balcony overlooking the garden.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026
Now, the Hurricanes are still heavy favorites — Miami is a three-touchdown favorite, according to FanDuel — UM isn’t overlooking the task ahead.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026