un·for·giv·ing ( n f r-g v ng)adj. 1. Reluctant or refusing to forgive: an unforgiving creditor. 2. Providing little or no opportunity to forestall undesired results or mistakes: an unforgiving computer program. |
unforgiving [ˌʌnfəˈgɪvɪŋ]
adj
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
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. |  unforgiving - unwilling or unable to forgive or show mercy; "a surly unforgiving old woman"forgiving - inclined or able to forgive and show mercy; "a kindly forgiving nature"; "a forgiving embrace to the naughty child" |
| 2. |  unforgiving - not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty; "grim determination"; "grim necessity"; "Russia's final hour, it seemed, approached with inexorable certainty"; "relentless persecution"; "the stern demands of parenthood"implacable - incapable of being placated; "an implacable enemy" |
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