Definitions

stop-at-nothing

ADJECTIVE

indefatigable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assiduous diligent dogged energetic inexhaustible painstaking relentless tireless unflagging unwavering vigorous

WEAK

active bound and determined dead set on determined hell-bent industrious ironclad nose to grindstone patient persevering persistent pertinacious sedulous steadfast strenuous unfaltering unflinching unremitting unwearied unwearying

Antonyms

STRONGEST

changing idle inactive indifferent lazy lethargic negligent tired wavering

WEAK

fatigued weary

ADJECTIVE

relentless

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 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

unprincipled

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amoral deceitful dishonest immoral unconscionable unethical unprofessional unscrupulous

WEAK

abandoned bent cheating conscienceless crooked devious dirty dealing dissolute double-crossing double-dealing licentious mercentary praetorian profligate reprobate shady sly tricky two-faced two-timing underhand venal wanton

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ethical frank good honest moral open principled right scrupulous trustworthy truthful upright

Example Sentences

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First, it indicates tech companies will stop at nothing to spend on AI, something markets have often cheered.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

The two are so hyperfixated on the idea of sliders, fries and a couple of soft drinks that they’ll stop at nothing to get their hands on the perfect fast food.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

As contemporary Angelenos rallying for this era of Iranian music, Asdourian and Gyulbudaghyan of Discotchari will stop at nothing to ship murkily-sourced tapes from Iran, western Asia and the Caucasus for their label.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2025

Minister for Border Security and Asylum, Dame Angela Eagle, said: "We will stop at nothing to root out criminal networks wherever we find them."

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2024

It sent two messages: one, that I was the son of the Sea God; and two, monsters would stop at nothing to kill me.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan

stop-at-nothing

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