unforgiving

Example Sentences

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The likes of Tim Howard and Clint Dempsey had begun the unforgiving work in England of changing perceptions that American athletes could only play sports with their hands.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Nasa Administrator Jared Isaacman responded to the latest setback on X: "Spaceflight is unforgiving, and developing new heavy-lift launch capability is extraordinarily difficult."

From BBC • May 29, 2026

"Spaceflight is unforgiving, and developing new heavy-lift launch capability is extraordinarily difficult," he wrote on X.

From Barron's • May 29, 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

After a few minutes’ reflection, however, she continued, “I do remember his boasting one day, at Netherfield, of the implacability of his resentments, of his having an unforgiving temper. His disposition must be dreadful.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen