unforgiving

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective unwilling or unable to forgive or show mercy
  2. adjective not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

Etymology

From un- + forgiving.

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