relentless
rɪˈlɛntlɪs
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Adjective

1.
unyieldingnot lessening in severity, intensity, or strength
  • The relentless heat of the desert sun is exhausting..
inexorable persistent unyielding
2.
persistencesteady and persistent without stopping
  • Her relentless efforts finally paid off.
incessant persistent unrelenting
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Expressions with relentless

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continuous progress of technology affecting society
The relentless march of technology shapes our daily lives.
persistent and unwavering resolve
Her relentless determination led her to finish the marathon despite the pain.
continuous, unstoppable progress that cannot be slowed or stopped
The relentless march of technology changes our lives every year.
continuous effort to achieve something
Her relentless pursuit of excellence made her a top student.

Origin of relentless

Latin, re- (again) + lentus (slow)

Terms with relentless included in their meaning

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relentless effort
do anything needed to reach a goal, not stopped by obstacles
persistence
in a relentless or unstoppable manner
determined
unforgiving and relentless in pursuit
relentless
not willing to forgive or excuse people's faults or wrongdoings
determination
relentless and indefatigable in pursuit
intensity
describing a situation with relentless intensity
non-stop
unceasing and relentless
relentless
unable to be persuaded or moved

Examples of relentless in a sentence

  • Her relentless pursuit of perfection was admirable.
  • His relentless pursuit of knowledge was inspiring.
  • The relentless noise from the construction was unbearable.

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  1. French:implacable, inlassable, ...
  2. German:unerbittlich, unermüdlich, ...
  3. Italian:implacabile, incessante, ...
  4. Spanish:implacable, incansable, ...
  5. Portuguese:implacável, incansável, ...
  6. Chinese:不间断的, 不懈, ...
  7. Japanese:容赦ない, 粘り強い, ...
  8. Arabic:لا يَلِين, لَا يَكِلّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:בִּלְתִּי פּוֹסֵק, בִּלְתִּי נִלְאֶה, ...
  10. Russian:безжалостный, неустанный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:невблаганний, невпинний, ...
  12. Hindi:बेरहम, अथक, ...
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