Unforgiving
(adjective)
- Not willing to forgive someone for a mistake or error they have made.
- Not willing to forgive someone for wronging them in some way.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from un- (expressing negation) + forgiving.
Examples:
- Her unforgiving attitude was preventing her from moving forward.
- His unforgiving nature made it hard for him to have lasting relationships.
- The unforgiving terrain made the journey treacherous.
- The unforgiving environment made it impossible for the plants to grow.
- The unforgiving judge handed down a harsh sentence.