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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Despite the snags, the joint effort had brought the building closer together in the face of the unrelenting Russian attacks, he said.

From Barron's

“As we integrate our businesses, our North Star remains driving consistent, durable growth underpinned by an unrelenting focus on our clients.”

From Barron's

But with the rain unrelenting in Kandy the match was abandoned with both Ireland and Zimbabwe taking a point apiece.

From BBC

The accelerating sophistication of artificial intelligence is driving a wave of warnings that AI can create real-world harms, including autonomous cyberattacks, mass unemployment, unrelenting market disruption and the replacement of human relationships.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

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