unforgiving
Example Sentences
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Burnt garlic is acrid and unforgiving; here, it should dissolve into the base of the sauce, barely visible but deeply present.
From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026
It is a relentless and unforgiving job, so rest and recovery are essential, to make positive, correct decisions.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
BlackRock Chairman and CEO Larry Fink has an unforgiving message to private-credit investors who want to exit their funds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
Addressing the Australian parliament on Tuesday, von der Leyen described a world that was "brutal, harsh and unforgiving".
From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026
Eventually, I found what I thought was the path we had walked Zu out on, but it turned out to be nothing more than an old side trail, overgrown and unforgiving to bare skin.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
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