Word
forgiving
Phoneticsfor·giv·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/fɝˈɡɪvɪŋ/
UK/fəɡˈɪvɪŋ/
Definitions
01inclined to pardon
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. ready and willing to stop being angry with someone who has done something wrong.
adj. disposed to grant pardon or cease resentment toward an offender.
“She was very forgiving when I accidentally broke her favorite vase.”
“A forgiving nature is essential for maintaining long-term professional partnerships where minor misunderstandings are inevitable.”
Antonyms
02tolerant of errors
B2 · Upper Intermediate Computing Technical
adj. easy to use because it does not cause big problems if you make a mistake.
adj. designed to accommodate or mitigate the effects of user error or physical imperfection.
“This new software is very forgiving for beginners who are still learning the basics.”
“The interface is remarkably forgiving, allowing users to undo complex actions without risking permanent data loss or system instability.”
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Real-World Examples
“It’s also forgiving; other than leaving it on the stove too long and burning your coffee, there are very few ways to mess up.” Word family
ADJECTIVE
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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