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unforgiving

[ uhn-fer-giv-ing ]

adjective

  1. not disposed to forgive or show mercy; unrelenting.
  2. not allowing for mistakes, carelessness, or weakness:

    the unforgiving nature of aviation.



unforgiving

/ ˌʌ²Ô´Úəˈɡɪ±¹ÉªÅ‹ /

adjective

  1. not willing to forgive; unmerciful
  2. (of a machine, system, etc) allowing little or no opportunity for mistakes to be corrected
  3. harsh and unremitting

    an unforgiving and desolate landscape

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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of unforgiving1

First recorded in 1705–15; un- 1 + forgiving
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It really is simple for the Lakers: Keep winning and that will improve their seeding in the unforgiving West.

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Social media, he says, has sped up a rush to judgement, leaders put under an unforgiving glare.

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The Bernabeu is the most unforgiving arena in the Champions League, its stunning refurbishment complete with five tiers of stands looking down on City's demise.

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And miracles only tend to happen to the team in white in that iconic, unforgiving arena.

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Jingling anklets were used to alert parents to their children's movements, but in this unforgiving, water-surrounded landscape, nothing feels truly safe.

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