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unremitting

American  
[uhn-ri-mit-ing] / ˌʌn rɪˈmɪt ɪŋ /

adjective

  1. not slackening or abating; incessant.

    unremitting noise; unremitting attention.
unremitting British  
/ ˌʌnrɪˈmɪtɪŋ /

adjective

  1. never slackening or stopping; unceasing; constant

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Other Word Forms

  • unremittingly adverb
  • unremittingness noun

Etymology

Origin of unremitting

First recorded in 1670–80; un- 1 + remit ( def. ) + -ing 2 ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Identification and treatment of new and unremitting mood episodes is essential for limiting the impact of BD on patients' lives.

From Science Daily • Nov. 25, 2024

“Through unremitting effort and by expanding their horizons, North Korean artists will definitely go abroad and out into the world.”

From Seattle Times • Nov. 2, 2023

Libya has a history of unremitting hostility toward Israel.

From Washington Times • Aug. 29, 2023

Her first few weeks at home were an "unremitting hell", says Gill, now aged 43 and living in Alnwick, Northumberland.

From BBC • Aug. 14, 2023

It was natural that, bereft and desperate as I was, in the throes of unremitting suffering, I should turn to God.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

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