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Definition of unforgivingly

unforgivingly

/ˌʌnfərˈɡɪvɪŋli/
un · for · giv · ing · ly
Adjective:unforgiving
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unforgivingly Lexical Profile

unforgivingly Game Scores & Validity

• adverb

1

To a harsh, severe, or demanding degree that leaves no room for error or weakness (especially of physical conditions, environments, or standards).

Example

"The desert sun beat down on the hikers, making the final miles unforgivingly hot and arid."

2

In a manner that shows no willingness to forgive, excuse, or pardon an offense or error.

Example

"The critic judged the young pianist's minor hesitation unforgivingly in the morning review."

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• Rhymes for unforgivingly

• Nearby Words

unforgiven
unforgiveness
unforgiving
unforgivingly
unforgotten
unformatted
unformed

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unforgivingly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 4, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unforgivingly
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