unforgiving
adjective
un·for·giv·ing
ˌən-fər-ˈgi-viŋ 
1
: unwilling or unable to forgive
2
: having or making no allowance for error or weakness
an unforgiving environment where false moves can prove fatal—
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unforgivingness
noun
Examples of unforgiving in a Sentence
They are unforgiving of the smallest mistake.
the unforgiving world of politics
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Alexandra Banner, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Mutual friends have accused the poster of being unforgiving and have pleaded with him to take her back.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Staff Pick: Some migrant deaths on the border aren’t being recorded
John Moore / Getty Images file
In the unforgiving Arizona desert, the searing heat or the frigid temperatures can be deadly for thousands of people who cross the border.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Reserve Carry-On This sleek carry-on is made of durable polycarbonate with full-grain leather accents, so it's built to stand up to unforgiving travel days while maintaining its elegance every step of the way.
—Susan Brickell, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Unforgiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unforgiving. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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