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unforgiving

un·for·giv·ing

unforgiving

 
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: unwilling, reluctant, or refusing to forgive.
He apologized over and over, but she was unforgiving.
definition 2: not allowing for errors, shortcomings, or weaknesses.
My grandmother had a somewhat unforgiving nature, and she was quick to criticize or punish.The mountain is unforgiving, and a small mistake could mean a fall to one's death.