Word: UNFORGIVING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of UNFORGIVING
- Unwilling or unable to forgive or show mercy.
"The electorate was in an unforgiving mood."
- Having no allowance for weakness.
"The unforgiving Arctic climate makes short work of the unprepared."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Likely derived from the Old English/Germanic prefix "un-", expressing negation or reversal.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "unforgiving" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "unforgiving" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 19 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 19 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 25 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is UNFORGIVING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is UNFORGIVING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in UNFORGIVING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing UNFORGIVING:
- # the unforgiving effect
- # master of unforgiving
- # playing with unforgiving
- # in terms of unforgiving
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