unforgiving

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

But it's not clear if his box-office dominance can survive Tamil Nadu's unforgiving electoral terrain.

From BBC

Even under perfect conditions—i.e., in controlled research—the math of one exit is unforgiving.

From The Wall Street Journal

This time, she would be competing against a legion of other job seekers in an unforgiving market.

From The Wall Street Journal

The result is a market where foreign brands are no longer losing because China is “closed” but because it has become intensely competitive — and unforgiving to those that fail to adapt.

From MarketWatch

Whitney, a mountain both inviting and unforgiving in its margin for errors.

From Los Angeles Times