UNFORGIVING Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

unforgiving

adjective

Definition of unforgiving

as in uncompromising

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as in resentful

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Recent Examples of unforgiving But the waves can be unforgiving in December, which is when the crab season opens. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026 And the coyote isn’t a top threat to the species in this unforgiving world. — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2026 Each side needed missiles that could travel farther, react faster, and operate more accurately under unforgiving conditions. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026 But Lathan’s reaction captured the unforgiving reality of Leipold’s decision. — Taylor Eldridge, Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unforgiving

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Adjective

The backtrack, albeit temporary, is a sharp reversal for two of corporate America’s most uncompromising voices on office attendance.

— Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 23 June 2026
The company’ products also have a distinctive look that’s unmistakably Noble, offering an uncompromising approach to earbud design.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 2 June 2026

Definition of uncompromising

Adjective

Eventually released, the resentful ex-con experiences a Damascene conversion due to the Christian compassion of Monseigneur Myriel (Frédéric Pierrot).

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
Over the five hours that follow, the series tracks what led to the tragedy — specifically, his complicated relationship with his resentful, bigoted next-door neighbor, Clive (David Morrissey).

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of resentful

Adjective

In the book, MacLachlan recalls being utterly dumbfounded at having been asked to do something so oblivious at best and cruel at worst.

— Rachel Brodsky, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Many of them, including Ned and his childhood friend and rival, Roland, are scarred by their time as youth players, haunted by memories of the sadistic coaches and cruel, competitive fathers who terrorized them both on and off the court.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of cruel

Adjective

Accusing investors of not tracking the misses may be uncharitable.

— Henrik Landgren, Fortune, 29 July 2026
In the years since it was announced, the economics of college football have grown increasingly uncharitable for programs like the Mustangs, an FCS team that plays its home games in an 11,000-seat stadium and last had a winning season in 2016.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of uncharitable

Adjective

Documentarian Erin Lee Carr’s latest project is a deep dive into The Swan, the 2004 reality show widely considered one of the most unethical and sadistic in TV history.

— Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
Many of them, including Ned and his childhood friend and rival, Roland, are scarred by their time as youth players, haunted by memories of the sadistic coaches and cruel, competitive fathers who terrorized them both on and off the court.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of sadistic

Adjective

An analysis of 1,000 tissue samples representing 11 major organs in just over 400 male donors has now delivered a clear map and expression profile of missing Y chromosomes in typical, pre-cancerous, and malignant tumors.

— Mike McRae September 20, New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026
According to the National Cancer Institute, esophageal cancer is a disease in which malignant cancer cells form in the tissues of the esophagus.

— Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

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