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单词 unforgiving
释义

unforgiving

adjective

un·​for·​giv·​ing ˌən-fər-ˈgi-viŋ How to pronounce unforgiving (audio)
1
: unwilling or unable to forgive
2
: having or making no allowance for error or weakness
an unforgiving environment where false moves can prove fatal Jaclyn Fierman
unforgivingness noun

Example Sentences

They are unforgiving of the smallest mistake. the unforgiving world of politics
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Word History

First Known Use

1713, in the meaning defined at sense 1

unforgiving

adjective

1
as in uncompromising

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • uncompromising
  • unyielding
  • impatient
  • intolerant
  • complaining
  • grumbling
  • protesting
  • griping
  • whining
  • fussing
  • squawking
  • kvetching

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • enduring
  • tolerant
  • abiding
  • patient
  • forgiving
  • forbearing
  • uncomplaining
  • accepting
  • willing
  • resigned
  • indulgent
  • long-suffering
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2
as in cruel

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • cruel
  • resentful
  • spiteful
  • uncharitable
  • sadistic
  • merciless
  • vindictive
  • vicious
  • virulent
  • vengeful
  • malevolent
  • malignant
  • hateful
  • retaliatory
  • malicious
  • venomous
  • avenging
  • pitiless
  • malign
  • revengeful
  • relentless
  • unrelenting
  • implacable
  • petty
  • catty
  • despiteful
  • grim
  • hostile
  • harsh
  • nasty
  • viperish
  • mean
  • evil
  • narrow-minded
  • wrathful
  • small-minded
  • inimical
  • baneful
  • baleful

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • forgiving
  • merciful
  • loving
  • charitable
  • benevolent
  • benign
  • warm
  • sympathetic
  • kind
  • compassionate
  • good
  • benignant
  • relenting
  • kindly
  • kindhearted
  • warmhearted
  • humane
  • sweet
  • brotherly
  • altruistic
  • philanthropic
  • humanitarian
  • tender
  • magnanimous
  • noble
  • good-hearted
  • philanthropical
  • tenderhearted
  • high-minded
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