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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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
She's got one of the toughest, most unforgiving jobs in the world
— Ben Sherwood, former ABC News president
The life of a homeland security adviser sounds like something from a political thriller.
—Kyler Alvord, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
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Bob Sorokanich, Robb Report, 22 May 2024
She's got one of the toughest, most unforgiving jobs in the world
— Ben Sherwood, former ABC News president
The life of a homeland security adviser sounds like something from a political thriller.
—Kyler Alvord, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
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“Unforgiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unforgiving. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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