unforgiving
adjective/ʌnfərˈɡɪvɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #13,744 most common English word
Meaning
not willing to forgive mistakes; harsh and leaving no room for error.
Example sentence
The mountain trail is unforgiving to hikers who forget to bring enough water.
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