- 1(of a person) unwilling to forgive other people when they have done something wrong a proud and unforgiving man opposite forgiving
Definitions on the go
Look up any word in the dictionary offline, anytime, anywhere with the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app.
- 2(of a place, situation, etc.) unpleasant and causing difficulties for people The island is an unforgiving place in winter.
Check pronunciation: unforgiving