adj

unrelenting

adj

Not easing up or slowing down; continuing with full force or intensity.

"The unrelenting heat made the hike exhausting."

"She faced unrelenting criticism after the decision."

Showing no mercy or willingness to soften one's position.

"He remained unrelenting despite their pleas for leniency."

"The coach was unrelenting in his demands for discipline."

How to Use Unrelenting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishNot letting up — used for both harsh conditions (heat, pressure) and stubborn, merciless people.

Common pairings

unrelenting pressure unrelenting heat unrelenting criticism

more unrelenting comparative, most unrelenting superlative

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The _____ heat made the hike exhausting.

From un- ("not") plus relenting, the present participle of relent, "to soften or yield."

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