Dimaawain (en. Unforgiving)

/dimaˈawain/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
A characteristic of a person who does not show mercy or is not easily forgiving.
He is quite unforgiving, even towards his friend's mistakes.
Siyang bisa ni Marlon, dimaawain siya kahit sa mga pagkakamali ng kanyang kaibigan.
Indicates a characteristic of being strict or unyielding.
He is unforgiving towards those who make mistakes in his commands.
Hindi siya dimaawain sa mga nagkakamali sa kanyang mga utos.

Etymology

Because it is derived from the word 'maawa' which means 'to pity' or 'to feel compassion'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

not unforgiving
Refers to a person who is easily forgiving or full of mercy.
hindi dimaawain

Related Words

to pity
The word 'maawa' means to have pity or compassion towards others.
maawa
forgiveness
This is the process of being forgiving of the mistakes of others.
pagpapatawad

Slang Meanings

Someone who tells or spreads secrets or private matters.
Your friends are really dimaawain, they always embarrass me in front of everyone.
Yung mga kaibigan mo talagang dimaawain, lagi na lang nila akong pinapahiyaw sa harap ng lahat.
Easily speaks or reveals what they know.
Why is Mark so dimaawain? It seems he doesn’t care who finds out about these things!
Bakit ba dimaawain si Mark? Tila wala siyang pakialam kung sino ang makakalam ng mga ito!