unrelenting

[ uhn-ri-len-ting ]

adjective

1. not relenting; not yielding or swerving in determination or resolution, as of or from opinions, convictions, ambitions, ideals, etc.; inflexible:

   an unrelenting opponent of the Equal Rights Amendment.

   Synonyms: remorseless, cruel, pitiless, ruthless, unmerciful, merciless, relentless

2. not easing or slackening in severity:

   an unrelenting rain.

   Synonyms: inexorable, implacable, unremitting

3. maintaining speed, effort, vigor, intensity, rate of advance, etc.:

   an unrelenting attack.

unrelenting

/ ˌʌnrɪˈlɛntɪŋ /

adjective

1. refusing to relent or take pity; relentless; merciless
2. not diminishing in determination, speed, effort, force, etc

Derived Forms

• ˌunreˈlentingness, noun
• ˌunreˈlentingly, adverb

Other Words From

• unre·lenting·ly adverb
• unre·lenting·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of unrelenting¹

First recorded in 1580–90; un- ¹ + relent + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Another problem soon came up, however: Dr. Sasse questioned the university’s unrelenting pursuit of higher placement on the U.S.

From New York Times

Det Ch Insp George Calder said the force had been "unrelenting" in their pursuit of those responsible for disorder that had put communities "in a state of alarm" on Bonfire Night.

From BBC

An unrelenting second-half display, during which the clinical Parkhead side added a further three goals, proves the manager's ruthless demands were worthwhile as they delivered an ominous message to their overwhelmed opposition.

From BBC

Formed around a thudding, slow drum beat, the guitars build to a fully-formed crescendo of whirling tones and unrelenting bass hooks, similar to 1992's Cut.

From BBC

He was a primary colours politician — waspish, pugnacious, unrelenting, engaging — and at once complicated and undoubtedly controversial, in his politics and his personal conduct.

From BBC

Related Words

• ceaseless
• constant
• continual
• continuous
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• implacable
• incessant
• inexorable
• persistent
• relentless
• ruthless
• tenacious
• unabated
• unremitting
• unwavering
• unyielding