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

It is not easy to settle into their windblown world, whose unforgiving beauty, Mr. Stuart writes, can seem shaped by the hand of God, “albeit a God that cared nothing for your comfort.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 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

The unforgiving night air enveloped my toes, turning them cold and uncomfortable.

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis