unrelenting

adjective

un·​re·​lent·​ing ˌən-ri-ˈlen-tiŋ How to pronounce unrelenting (audio)
1
: not softening or yielding in determination : hard, stern
an unrelenting leader
2
: not letting up or weakening in vigor or pace : constant
the unrelenting struggle
unrelentingly adverb

Examples of unrelenting in a Sentence

that professor tends to be unrelenting about deadlines unrelenting in the pursuit of equality for all races
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Cuba continues to suffer widespread shortages of food and medicine, a collapsing economy and unrelenting state surveillance. Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025 For many, it’s been over 600 days of unrelenting fear and trauma. Landon Mion , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2025 Haliburton capped that third quarter with a coast-to-coast dunk, providing a perfect encapsulation of the unrelenting quick-strike offense that Indiana rode to a series victory. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 June 2025 Population growth, unrelenting development and a culture that refuses to change all combined to tragically kill a grizzly outside Jackson. Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for unrelenting

Word History

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of unrelenting was in 1590

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“Unrelenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrelenting. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.

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unrelenting

adjective
un·​re·​lent·​ing ˌən-ri-ˈlent-iŋ How to pronounce unrelenting (audio)
1
: not softening or giving in easily : hard, stern
2
: not letting up or weakening in energy or pace
our unrelenting struggle for freedom
unrelentingly adverb

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