unforgiving

Example Sentences

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“If the two weeks pass without a deal, expect a sharp and unforgiving reversal of this relief rally.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

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

Addressing the Australian parliament on Tuesday, von der Leyen described a world that was "brutal, harsh and unforgiving".

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

All have been reasonably used to explain England's sudden decline, but the simple fact remains that Test rugby is an unforgiving arena, especially in a highly competitive Six Nations campaign.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 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