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as in uncompromising
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as in resentful
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Recent Examples of unforgiving
The economics of independently financing big-budget films have become increasingly unforgiving, pushing producers and sales companies toward leaner, sharper concepts with clearer theatrical identities.
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
The blue light entices mosquitos, gnats, flies, and fruit flies, luring them to their demise on an unforgiving sticky pad.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2026
The comparison cases are unforgiving.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 May 2026
And the rough, surprisingly, wasn’t all that unforgiving.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
The blue light entices mosquitos, gnats, flies, and fruit flies, luring them to their demise on an unforgiving sticky pad.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2026
The comparison cases are unforgiving.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 May 2026
And the rough, surprisingly, wasn’t all that unforgiving.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unforgiving
Adjective
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Ghalibaf’s rise signals a shift toward the Revolutionary Guard’s more uncompromising elements effectively running the country.—
Marissa Martinez,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2026
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Bimota remains one of motorcycling’s most uncompromising niche manufacturers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Mar. 2026
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Xi’s brand of resentful nationalism, meanwhile, comes with a strong anti-American streak, and security apparatchiks see CIA spies everywhere.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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When made on a grand, industrial scale, art requires a team, always with the risk of significant contributors feeling discarded or resentful.—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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The term signifies an unyielding toughness, and decals featuring nails are affixed to batting helmets for players’ positive achievements.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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There are several factors driving the staggering heat, including a unyielding ridge of high pressure straddling Southern California and weaker-than-normal coastal winds, which typically drive upwelling along the coast.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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Its cruel and even lawless excesses have reverberated around the globe.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2026
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This is how cruel football can be.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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There is no need to be uncharitable.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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His uncharitable behavior and boundless love of money wins no converts to the Christian faith.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2026
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However nasty and spiteful things get between the Butleys and the del Valles, there’s always the sense that a détente may still be possible.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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But again and again throughout Thursday's hearing, the fraying of bonds between Kennedy and his former party was on full display as spiteful comments were passed back and forth.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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In her telling, the literature of the past lays traps into which the rich and powerful, the boorish and sadistic, inevitably stumble.—
Charlie Tyson,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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Fascism became fashionable for a time, even if it was rooted in self-grandiosity, narcissistic grievance, and sadistic vengeance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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While most are harmless, some have the potential to become malignant over time.—
Holly Burns,
Time,
6 May 2026
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About half of mammary tumors found in dogs are benign, and of those that are malignant, most can be treated successfully with surgery if caught early enough.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Unforgiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unforgiving. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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