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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • adjective Reluctant or refusing to forgive.
  • adjective Not allowing for error or shortcomings, especially in being harsh.

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Not forgiving; not disposed to overlook or pardon offenses; implacable.

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  • adjective Not forgiving

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • adjective unwilling or unable to forgive or show mercy
  • adjective not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

Etymologies

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un- +‎ forgiving

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