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relentless

[ri-lent-lis] / rɪˈlɛnt lɪs /
ADJECTIVE
cruel, merciless
Synonyms
STRONGEST
determined dogged ferocious fierce harsh implacable inexorable rigorous ruthless single-minded uncompromising unforgiving unrelenting unstoppable unyielding
WEAK
adamant bound bound and determined dead set on go for broke grim hang in hang-tough hard inflexible inhuman mortal obdurate pitiless remorseless rigid stiff stop-at-nothing strict stringent unappeasable unbending undeviating unflinching vindictive
Antonyms
STRONGEST
compassionate easy flexible gentle irresolute kind lenient merciful mild nice nonviolent peaceful remorseful sympathetic tame tender yielding
WEAK
ending intermittent stopping understanding
ADJECTIVE
continuous, neverending
Synonyms
STRONGEST
incessant nonstop persistent punishing sustained tenacious unflagging unrelenting unremitting unstoppable
WEAK
pertinacious unabated unbroken unfaltering unrelieved
Antonyms
STRONGEST
intermittent relenting surrendering yielding
WEAK
ending kind merciful stopping sympathetic understanding

Example Sentences

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When Kirstie Rickert’s daughter was born a preemie two years ago, diaper rashes were a major and relentless struggle.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Such has been the relentless nature of the schedule, there has been a feeling within the camp that they "can't breathe" at times.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The disorder causes constant, relentless hunger through hypothalamic dysfunction, where the brain fails to register fullness, often leading to life-threatening obesity.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Central-bank gold buying was consistent and structural, and showed relentless demand, said Skoyles.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

Instead of positive encouragement for Eliza, it seemed more like relentless pressure was placed upon her.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad