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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The jurors, who spent more than four hours deliberating on Wednesday without reaching a verdict, meet around a long table in an unremarkable room with unforgiving lighting and walls painted a hue best described as municipal.
—Ben Protess, New York Times, 29 May 2024
The title represents not just a commitment to recognizing Miami history but also to honoring the sacrifices of those 162 people, who labored in harsh and unforgiving conditions.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 28 May 2024
Danger skulks everywhere in this ancient Nordic realm, and the heroes and villains slashing their way through the unforgiving terrain are extraordinary.
—Kristina Lindborg, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 May 2024
SUVs wearing the Range Rover badge have conquered the most unforgiving off-road terrain and ferried celebrities and VIPs to posh red-carpet events.
—Bob Sorokanich, Robb Report, 22 May 2024
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Ben Protess, New York Times, 29 May 2024
The title represents not just a commitment to recognizing Miami history but also to honoring the sacrifices of those 162 people, who labored in harsh and unforgiving conditions.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 28 May 2024
Danger skulks everywhere in this ancient Nordic realm, and the heroes and villains slashing their way through the unforgiving terrain are extraordinary.
—Kristina Lindborg, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 May 2024
SUVs wearing the Range Rover badge have conquered the most unforgiving off-road terrain and ferried celebrities and VIPs to posh red-carpet events.
—Bob Sorokanich, Robb Report, 22 May 2024
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“Unforgiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unforgiving. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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