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unforgiving

[uhn-fer-giv-ing] / ˌʌn fərˈgɪv ɪŋ /




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But on the internet, it’s the TV show where the world’s most attractive people somehow look even better, defying the odds of a famously unforgiving medium.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

Also, the unforgiving heat while shooting outdoor scenes wasn’t fun but also wasn’t a total negative, says Driver.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Beattie says that, amid unforgiving moments, Galthie could also create occasions away from rugby to draw his team together.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Atwell is one of many people critical of Williams' relationship with Orme, with the cameraman calling her "incredibly angry and unforgiving" about the friendship generated by their letter-writing.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

“Doña Susana will be there watching you,” Mami warned, unnecessarily, since we expected another pair of eyes as stern and unforgiving as hers to watch our every move when she wasn’t around.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago