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as in uncompromising
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as in resentful
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Recent Examples of unforgiving
Turning 26 or many young adults, the 26th birthday marks a hard deadline — a sudden loss of coverage that can feel arbitrary and unforgiving.
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Davi Jacobs, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
Written by Cameron Alexander, Heart of the Beast follows a former Army Special Forces Soldier and his retired combat dog who battle for survival after a plane crash deep in the unforgiving Alaskan wilderness.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Southern summers can be unforgiving, with unexpected storms followed by bouts of humidity.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Curiosity has shown signs of damage for years NASA has for years been aware that Mars' unforgiving terrain is capable of doing some serious damage to its billion-dollar vehicle.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 12 May 2026
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Davi Jacobs, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
Written by Cameron Alexander, Heart of the Beast follows a former Army Special Forces Soldier and his retired combat dog who battle for survival after a plane crash deep in the unforgiving Alaskan wilderness.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Southern summers can be unforgiving, with unexpected storms followed by bouts of humidity.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Curiosity has shown signs of damage for years NASA has for years been aware that Mars' unforgiving terrain is capable of doing some serious damage to its billion-dollar vehicle.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unforgiving
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Ghalibaf’s rise signals a shift toward the Revolutionary Guard’s more uncompromising elements effectively running the country.—
Marissa Martinez,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2026
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Bimota remains one of motorcycling’s most uncompromising niche manufacturers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Mar. 2026
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But while Julie was raised by her struggling, resentful aunt, Chloe was adopted by the rich VanHuusen family.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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As the perpetually resentful Racine, Young has a brash, edgy freshness.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
15 May 2026
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With unwavering resolve, Salvador musters an eclectic band of misfit street kids, led by the spirited Belén, to challenge the unyielding threads of destiny and protect Carmen from inevitable doom.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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The term signifies an unyielding toughness, and decals featuring nails are affixed to batting helmets for players’ positive achievements.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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In the late '90s and early '00s, Pamela Anderson became a tabloid fixture who was frequently the butt of cruel jokes alongside many other female celebrities of the era.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
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But fate, cruel and sudden, had other ideas.—
Greg Engle,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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There is no need to be uncharitable.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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His uncharitable behavior and boundless love of money wins no converts to the Christian faith.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2026
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However nasty and spiteful things get between the Butleys and the del Valles, there’s always the sense that a détente may still be possible.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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But again and again throughout Thursday's hearing, the fraying of bonds between Kennedy and his former party was on full display as spiteful comments were passed back and forth.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The historical Barbie is described as very sadistic, physically aggressive — someone who enters a room and strikes people on the head, leaving them unconscious during interrogations.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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There’s an element of sadistic, John Simonesque glee to his attacks on the personal appearances of actors.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The therapist conceals her own malignant vices behind smiles and warmth, and the two share secrets that neither is prepared for.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Doctors there found heart arrhythmia and a lung tumor his family feared was malignant.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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“Unforgiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unforgiving. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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