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unforgiving

un·for·gi·ving

US/ʌnfɜrˈɡɪvɪŋ/ uncommon

adjective

1.

unwilling or unable to forgive or show mercy

  • “a surly unforgiving old woman”
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2.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

  • “grim determination”
  • “grim necessity”
  • “Russia”
  • “;”
  • “;”
3.

harsh and severe

  • “I hope I”
  • “;”
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Origin

From un- + forgiving.

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