unrelenting
Americanadjective
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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
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not easing or slackening in severity.
an unrelenting rain.
- Synonyms:
- inexorable, implacable, unremitting
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maintaining speed, effort, vigor, intensity, rate of advance, etc..
an unrelenting attack.
adjective
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refusing to relent or take pity; relentless; merciless
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not diminishing in determination, speed, effort, force, etc
Other Word Forms
- unrelentingly adverb
- unrelentingness noun
Etymology
Origin of unrelenting
Example Sentences
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“As we integrate our businesses, our North Star remains driving consistent, durable growth underpinned by an unrelenting focus on our clients.”
From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026
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 • Feb. 15, 2026
The schedule for club and country has been unrelenting, which has limited the amount of time Woltemade has had to properly work with the coaching staff on the training pitches.
From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026
Janet, Randy, Tito and Rebbie, the only siblings to appear in the first two episodes, do not deny their father’s disciplinarian bent or his unrelenting dominion over his children’s lives.
From Salon • Jan. 27, 2022
And suddenly I hated him, which was easier to do than feel the unrelenting weight of my shame.
From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos
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