unforgiven

for·give

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Definitions of unforgiven word

verb with object unforgiven to grant pardon for or remission of (an offense, debt, etc.); absolve. 1
verb with object unforgiven to give up all claim on account of; remit (a debt, obligation, etc.). 1
verb with object unforgiven to grant pardon to (a person). 1
verb with object unforgiven to cease to feel resentment against: to forgive one's enemies. 1
verb with object unforgiven to cancel an indebtedness or liability of: to forgive the interest owed on a loan. 1
verb without object unforgiven to pardon an offense or an offender. 1

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; for- + give; replacing Middle English foryiven, Old English forgiefan

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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