un ‧ for ‧ giv ‧ ing /ˌʌnfəˈɡɪvɪŋ◂ $ -fər-/ BrE AmE adjective
[ Word Family: verb : ↑ forgive ; noun : ↑ forgiveness ; adverb : ↑ unforgivably ; adjective : ↑ forgiving ≠ ↑ unforgiving ]
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