unremitted
Americanadjective
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not remitted, as a debt.
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unpardoned, as a sin.
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steadily maintained; uninterrupted; constant.
He gave the matter his unremitted attention.
Etymology
Origin of unremitted
First recorded in 1530–40; un- 1 + remit ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The aggregate amount of temporary differences associated with the unremitted earnings of overseas subsidiaries and joint ventures for which deferred tax liabilities have not been recognized at the reporting date is approximately 2,118m.
From Forbes ● Jun. 12, 2014
A few months sooner, and I might have pleaded some merit with the lovely maid from my long and unremitted attachment.
From The Sylph, Volume I and II by Cavendish, Georgiana
I beg leave, through your Excellency, to assure Congress of my unremitted attention to merit the confidence reposed in me.
From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. IX by Sparks, Jared
It was true that his quiet and unremitted efforts had smoothed Grace's path to some extent.
From That Lass O' Lowrie's 1877 by Burnett, Frances Hodgson
Command yourself under every circumstance; on the one hand, avoid being suspected of servility, and on the other, 207 let your temper be always even, and your attention unremitted.
From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution Volume 7. by Various
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