forgiving
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
User-friendly, such that harmful mistakes are not easily made.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
fɚˈɡɪvɪŋ
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Definition
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adjective
Inclined or able to forgive and show mercy
computing
User-friendly, such that harmful mistakes are not easily made.
noun
An act of forgiveness.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
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More ways to use forgiving
- “A kindly forgiving nature.”adjective
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Inflected forms
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Stop blaming or grant forgiveness.
Word family
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Compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive.
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Antonyms
Sense: inclined or able to forgive and show mercy
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