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

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.

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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.

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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.

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

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But the unrelenting attention on her personal life took a toll as she withdrew from public life in the years since, choosing to fiercely protect her privacy.

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Related Words

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