unrelenting

adjective

un·​re·​lent·​ing ˌən-ri-ˈlen-tiŋ How to pronounce unrelenting (audio)
Synonyms of unrelenting
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
ˌən-ri-ˈlen-tiŋ-lē How to pronounce unrelenting (audio)
adverb

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that professor tends to be unrelenting about deadlines unrelenting in the pursuit of equality for all races
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Early in his career, Howell served under a commander whose expectations were unrelenting. — Mark Nevins, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026 This is the type of album that happens after the stadiums have been filled across the world, the crown has been won, and all that is left is unrelenting honesty. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026 Republicans are ready with plenty of fodder from El-Sayed’s past comments; his unrelenting criticism of Israel will be wielded to sway Michigan’s Jewish voters to either back Rogers or sit the race out. — Philip Elliott, Time, 5 Aug. 2026 The Brooklyn noise-rock band’s first album in 15 years is uncompromising and unrelenting. — Arman Khan, Pitchfork, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unrelenting

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First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of unrelenting was in 1590

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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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