relentless

adjective

re·​lent·​less ri-ˈlent-ləs How to pronounce relentless (audio)
: showing or promising no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace : unrelenting
relentless pressure
a relentless campaign
relentlessly adverb
relentlessness noun

Examples of relentless in a Sentence

Her relentless optimism held the team together. The hunter was relentless in pursuit of his prey. a relentless opponent of deregulation
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The evolution of malware is a relentless game of cat and mouse, and Android users are once again in the crosshairs. Lars Daniel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 This absurd claim is an extension of their relentless obsession to remove checks and balances within our government. Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 5 Nov. 2024 Tamra’s relentless cruelty has only helped Shannon, as has John Janssen’s $75,000 lawsuit against her and Alexis’ constant jabs. Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024 After months of eye-popping news stories, dueling polls and relentless TV commercials, a monumental Election Day is finally upon us. Adam Tamburin, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for relentless 

Word History

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of relentless was in 1592

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“Relentless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relentless. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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relentless

adjective
re·​lent·​less ri-ˈlent-ləs How to pronounce relentless (audio)
: not lessening in severity, intensity, strength, or pace : unrelenting
relentless criticism
relentlessly adverb
relentlessness noun

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