unforgiving
unforgiving · more unforgiving · most unforgiving
gnadenlos
Unwilling or unable to forgive or show mercyUnwilling or unable to forgive or show mercy.
US/ənfɚɡˈɪvɪŋ/
Meaning
2 sensesUnwilling or unable to forgive or show mercy.
The electorate was in an unforgiving mood.
gnadenlos
unwilling or unable to forgive or show mercy
(figuratively)Having no allowance for error or weakness.
The unforgiving Arctic climate makes short work of the unprepared.
Translations
3 languagesDeutsch
By meaning 1
not forgiving:
Forms
more unforgiving, most unforgiving| Comparative | more unforgiving Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most unforgiving Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
6 synonymsClose in meaning
- not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty:griminexorablerelentlesssternunappeasableunrelenting
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form