forgiving Antonyms
Opposite of forgiving
• adjective (Context 1)
Ready and willing to pardon others for their faults, mistakes, or offenses; merciful and compassionate.
"She had a remarkably unforgiving nature and rarely held a grudge against anyone."
• verb (Context 2)
To stop feeling anger or resentment toward someone for an offense, flaw, or mistake (present participle of forgive).
"blaming her brother for the misunderstanding brought a sense of peace to the whole family."
• adjective (Context 3)
Allowing room for error, imperfection, or weakness without resulting in severe consequences (especially of a vehicle, tool, garment, or environment).
"Beginners prefer a wider surfboard because its stability is much more unforgiving in choppy waves."
• verb (Context 4)
To cancel or release a debtor from the obligation to repay a loan or financial debt (present participle of forgive).
"The government is considering a new program aimed at enforcing student loans for public service workers."
Similar words to forgiving
Words similar to forgiving shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: