Definitions

relentlessly

[ri-lent-lis-lee] / rɪˈlɛnt lɪs li /

ADVERB

ad infinitum

Synonyms

WEAK

at length continuously endlessly forever having no end in perpetuity interminably never-ending on and on perpetually unlimitedly without end without limit

ADVERB

away

Synonyms

WEAK

endlessly forever incessantly interminably on and on repeatedly tirelessly unremittingly without break without end without rest without stopping

ADVERB

brutally

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ferociously fiercely mercilessly ruthlessly savagely viciously

WEAK

atrociously barbarically barbarously brutishly callously demoniacally diabolically ferally hardheartedly heartlessly in cold blood inexorably inhumanely inhumanly meanly murderously pitilessly remorselessly something fierce something terrible unkindly unrelentingly

Antonyms

WEAK

gently humanely kindly nicely

ADVERB

ever

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consistently constantly continually forever regularly usually

WEAK

anytime at all at all times at any point by any chance endlessly eternally everlastingly evermore for keeps in any case in perpetuum incessantly invariably on any occasion perpetually till cows come home to the end of time unceasingly unendingly

ADVERB

hard

Synonyms

STRONGEST

heavily seriously strongly vigorously

STRONG

severely

WEAK

actively angrily animatedly boisterously briskly brutally cruelly earnestly energetically ferociously fiercely forcibly frantically furiously intensely keenly like fury madly meanly painfully powerfully rigorously roughly rowdily savagely sharply spiritedly sprightly stormily tumultuously turbulently uproariously urgently viciously violently vivaciously wildly with all one's might

Antonyms

STRONGEST

lightly

WEAK

easily gently moderately softly tolerantly yielding

ADVERB

on and on

Synonyms

WEAK

ad nauseam constantly continuously forever never-ending perpetually relentless repeatedly steadily time after time time and time again unceasingly uninterruptedly unremitting unremittingly without a break without stopping

Example Sentences

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That goal is being debated relentlessly, as is Rousey's return.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The S&P 500’s peak-to-trough decline, in fact, topped out at 9.1% on March 30, and has been relentlessly climbing ever since.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

The Home Office has said it will continue "to work relentlessly" with French authorities and partners overseas "to prevent these perilous journeys".

From BBC • May 3, 2026

I wish I could be enthusiastic, but “Eat Me” is a relentlessly quirky work that gorges on its own dark whimsy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

I moved relentlessly over the evening, back and forth, straining to remember exact words, telling inflections, any subtle insults or kindnesses I might’ve missed, and my mind—quite willingly—supplied various distortions.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

relentlessly

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