unforgivingly

In pitiless manner

Unforgivingly describes doing something in a manner that allows no room for error or weakness.

An unforgivingly harsh climate punishes those unprepared for it.

An unforgivingly difficult exam offers no easy points.

The word suggests relentlessness—conditions or standards that make no allowances: The course was unforgivingly steep.

harsh

brutally

In a cruel manner

severely · harshly · savagely · ruthlessly · coldly · remorselessly · heartlessly · inhumanly · callously · viciously

exacting

strictly

Without any flexibility

stringently · exactingly · uncompromisingly · inflexibly · unbendingly · sternly · austerely · precisely · meticulously · unrelentingly

persistent

relentlessly

Without stopping or weakening

unrelentingly · incessantly · doggedly · tenaciously · persistently · unwaveringly · implacably · steadfastly · adamantly · obstinately

environment

inhospitably

In unwelcoming fashion

barrenly · desolately · aridly · treacherously · hazardously · dangerously · unrelentingly · hostilely

Opposites
mercy and forgiveness

unforgivinglyforgivingly

With mercy shown

mercifully · clemently · compassionately · leniently · gently

severity of treatment

unforgivinglyleniently

With tolerance, not severity

gently · mildly · softly · permissively · indulgently

emotional warmth

unforgivinglycompassionately

With caring concern

kindly · tenderly · warmly · sympathetically · considerately

Phrases
Family

unforgiving

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