forgiving (Meaning)
forgiving (a)
inclined or able to forgive and show mercy
forgiving (s)
providing absolution
forgiving (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Forgive
forgiving (a.)
Disposed to forgive; inclined to overlook offenses; mild; merciful; compassionate; placable; as, a forgiving temper.
Synonyms & Antonyms of forgiving
Synonyms:
- warmhearted
- doting
- kind
- humane
- caring
- devoted
- compassionate
- cordial
- affectionate
- understanding
- loving
- considerate
- friendly
- adoring
Antonyms:
- uncaring
- remote
- antisocial
- distant
- unconcerned
- reserved
- aloof
- pitiless
- aloof
- cool
- antisocial
- unfeeling
- dry
- unfeeling
- uncaring
- reserved
- detached
- detached
- offish
- unloving
- standoffish
- unbending
- offish
- unloving
- unbending
- cool
- frosty
- standoffish
- distant
- dry
- frosty
- remote
- unconcerned
- indifferent
- pitiless
- indifferent
forgiving Sentence Examples
- The victim's family struggled to find the strength to forgive their tormentor.
- Forgiveness is not condoning wrongdoings but rather letting go of anger and resentment.
- Holding grudges only hurts you, so forgive those who have wronged you.
- Forgiving someone doesn't mean forgetting what they did, but it allows you to move on.
- The act of forgiving can break the cycle of violence and hatred.
- It is sometimes easier to forgive others than ourselves.
- Forgiveness is a gift that you give to yourself as much as to the other person.
- Forgiving doesn't mean excusing bad behavior, but rather acknowledging that everyone makes mistakes.
- The power of forgiveness can heal wounds and bring people together.
- Forgiveness is not a sign of weakness, but rather a sign of strength and maturity.
FAQs About the word forgiving
inclined or able to forgive and show mercy, providing absolutionof Forgive, Disposed to forgive; inclined to overlook offenses; mild; merciful; compassionate; p
warmhearted, doting, kind, humane,caring, devoted, compassionate, cordial, affectionate, understanding
uncaring, remote, antisocial, distant, unconcerned, reserved, aloof, pitiless, aloof, cool
The victim's family struggled to find the strength to forgive their tormentor.
Forgiveness is not condoning wrongdoings but rather letting go of anger and resentment.
Holding grudges only hurts you, so forgive those who have wronged you.
Forgiving someone doesn't mean forgetting what they did, but it allows you to move on.
