unforgiving

unforgiving
un|for|giv|ing [ˌʌnfəˈgıvıŋ US -fər-] adj
1.) someone who is unforgiving does not forgive people easily
2.) an unforgiving place is very difficult to live in, for example because it is extremely hot or cold

Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.

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