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unforgiving

adjective as in hostile

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Two women's alleged stalking of the McCanns was "cruel and unforgiving" and showed no sign of stopping, prosecutors told a trial.

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He's now front and centre in the glare of an unforgiving Glasgow spotlight.

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Beckett was famously unforgiving when it came to fiddling with his works; his estate would not likely countenance egregious diversions from the “Godot” text.

When fire strikes, homeowners can find the circumstances unforgiving.

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At its best, we understand why these people want to keep the lights on in a dark, unforgiving world.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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