unrelenting

[uhn-ri-len-ting]

adjective

1. not relenting; not yielding or swerving in determination or resolution, as of or from opinions, convictions, ambitions, ideals, etc.; inflexible.

   an unrelenting opponent of the Equal Rights Amendment.

   Synonyms: remorseless, cruel, pitiless, ruthless, unmerciful, merciless, relentless

2. not easing or slackening in severity.

   an unrelenting rain.

   Synonyms: inexorable, implacable, unremitting

3. maintaining speed, effort, vigor, intensity, rate of advance, etc..

   an unrelenting attack.

unrelenting

/ ˌʌnrɪˈlɛntɪŋ /

adjective

1. refusing to relent or take pity; relentless; merciless

2. not diminishing in determination, speed, effort, force, etc

Other Word Forms

• unrelentingness noun
• unrelentingly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of unrelenting¹

First recorded in 1580–90; un- ¹ + relent + -ing ²

Example Sentences

The powerful pro-Israel lobby’s standing among Democrats has become a flash point amid broader internecine conflict in the Democratic Party over Israel’s unrelenting war in Gaza.

From Los Angeles Times

None of the trio hatched despite Jackie guarding that clutch for 62 hours through an unrelenting snowstorm.

From Los Angeles Times

The 40-year-old clearly has an unrelenting belief in his coaching methodology and principles at this early stage of his career.

From BBC

Her eventual discovery of her daughter's body underneath a bath is also shown - all the elements vital, Ms Ming believes, to demonstrate the family's unrelenting pain and debilitating journey.

From BBC

In court documents, he questioned Qantas' corporate culture, noting the firm's "unrelenting and aggressive" legal strategy as a sign of efforts to avoid paying any compensation to workers it previously said it felt sorry for.

From BBC

Related Words

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