Unforgiving vs. Unapologetic

Unforgiving vs. Unapologetic — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Unforgiving and Unapologetic

Unforgivingadjective

Unwilling or unable to forgive or show mercy.

The electorate was in an unforgiving mood.

Unapologeticadjective

Not apologetic for having said or done something that causes actual or potential harm, especially when being apologetic would be appropriate.

Unforgivingadjective

Having no allowance for weakness.

The unforgiving Arctic climate makes short work of the unprepared.

Unapologeticadjective

unwilling to make or express an apology;

an unapologetic believer

Unforgivingadjective

unwilling or unable to forgive or show mercy;

a surly unforgiving old woman

Unforgivingadjective

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty;

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Unforgivingadjective

harsh and severe;

I hope I'm not being uncharitable but he really is a boreunjust and uncharitable criticism