Definitions

unrelenting

[uhn-ri-len-ting] / ˌʌn rɪˈlɛn tɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

merciless

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

WEAK

bound bound and determined brick-wall cruel dead set on grim hanging tough hardheaded intransigent iron-fisted mortal perpetual pitiless remorseless rigid set steady stern stiff stiff-necked tough unbending unbroken unflinching unsparing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

broken ceasing changeable completed ending finished flexible halting inconstant infrequent intermittent interrupted irregular kind merciful nice occasional stopping surrendering sympathetic terminable varying wavering yielding

WEAK

compassionate relenting

Example Sentences

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It delves into the couple’s whirlwind romance, the unrelenting paparazzi and public scrutiny, their rumored family tensions and the events that led up to their deaths.

From The Wall Street Journal

The schedule for club and country has been unrelenting, which has limited the amount of time Woltemade has had to properly work with the coaching staff on the training pitches.

From BBC

Software stocks could have more room to fall before they bottom out, according to Evercore ISI analyst Kirk Materne, who described the selloff as “unrelenting” in a Thursday note.

From MarketWatch

But fighting the unrelenting urge to flee drained my energy and spirits more than my work did.

From Literature

The dropoff is unusual for a company long characterized by constant growth and unrelenting acquisitions.

From The Wall Street Journal

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