unforgiving

Example Sentences

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Children can be just as unforgiving as adults when it comes to movies, which is probably why, until this week, I couldn’t ever bring myself to rewatch “Cars.”

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

“With vocals that are gritty, unforgiving, with just the right attitude, these guys are delivering exactly what I love to hear. The future looks bright, and I’m in.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

“So, while you need more memory, the math on memory is so unforgiving – you must assume that prices keep increasing if AI keeps going.”

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

But if anyone understands the unforgiving nature of Real Madrid's managerial turnover, it is Arbeloa.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

From the upper pasture to the house is a distance of a mile—rocky terrain with steep, unforgiving hills, which Grandpa could not have managed in his condition.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover