Flinty
Flinty adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.
Usage example: a flinty warrior hardened by years of battle
Unforgiving and flinty are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Unforgiving" instead an adjective "Flinty".
Nearby Word: flint
Unforgiving
Unforgiving adjective - Unwilling or unable to forgive or show mercy.
Flinty and unforgiving are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flinty" instead an adjective "Unforgiving".
Nearby Word: unforgivable
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- inflexible and flinty
- inflexible and unforgiving
- rigid and flinty
- rigid and unforgiving
- unyielding and flinty
- unyielding and unforgiving
- relentless and flinty
- relentless and unforgiving
- harsh and flinty
- harsh and unforgiving
- hard and flinty
- hard and unforgiving
- severe and flinty
- severe and unforgiving
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