un forgiving

un·for·giv·ing

[uhn-fer-giv-ing]
adjective
1.
not disposed to forgive or show mercy; unrelenting.
2.
not allowing for mistakes, carelessness, or weakness: the unforgiving nature of aviation.

Origin:
1705–15; un-1 + forgiving

un·for·giv·ing·ness, noun
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unforgiving (ˌʌnfəˈɡɪvɪŋ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  not willing to forgive; unmerciful
2.  (of a machine, system, etc) allowing little or no opportunity for mistakes to be corrected
3.  harsh and unremitting: an unforgiving and desolate landscape

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a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
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