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

His past misdemeanours will be stains that will never be completely erased, but boxing is a forgiving sport. — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 For people feeling strapped by steep costs, the 60/30/10 budget can offer a more forgiving framework to follow. — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 7 Sep. 2026

Verb

The point is sports television is generally forgiving because the audience is likewise forgiving. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Although these conditions may be difficult to maintain at home, onions are forgiving. — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forgiving

Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgiving

Adjective

Weird things happen in three or four games throughout the regular season all the time, without anyone noticing or caring.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Not sincere, caring concern, and not questions about the legality or morality of Grace’s ultimatum.

— Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of caring

Adjective

The cast and crew filmed a charity auction scene to put the spotlight on Bears Care, the team’s charitable arm.

— Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
For a business leader in a similar position with resources available to them, the starting point for corporate charitable giving is understanding what the nonprofit organization needs and where the business can contribute effectively.

— Kenneth Coffey, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of charitable

Verb

The photos show the president at rallies, pardoning turkeys, at the White House with Christmas decorations, standing with the FIFA trophy, surrounded by flags, flanked by military leaders, outside the Taj Mahal and more.

— Aaron Navarro, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
The million-dollar question concerned the Thanksgiving tradition of the president pardoning two turkeys.

— Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026

Definition of pardoning

Verb

Isaac Gonzalez, a traffic safety advocate and founder of Slow Down Sacramento, said roads like Valley Hi Drive were built wide and open, which can lead to drivers ignoring speed limits.

— Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Republicans stripped away key delaying tactics in recent years by ending the filibuster in 2017 and ignoring the Judiciary Committee’s quorum rules in 2020.

— The Conversation, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of ignoring

Verb

Around 40% of the building will be accessible without a ticket, with an amphitheater-like atrium designed for talks and performances, a bookshop, a children's art space, and Extra Large, a café with a panoramic terrace overlooking the Seine.

— Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
Locals on social media and at the press conference also criticized the governor for overlooking the damage in Milton, which has a population of fewer than 12,000 people.

— CBS Miami Team, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of overlooking

Adjective

Motherhood may not have been her calling, but Sabrina Popo was a loving and affectionate grandmother.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
God is the one divine Mind, and what God knows is what’s real – including each of us as His creation, spiritual, loving, whole, and helpful.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Oct. 2026