adj
unrelenting
Unrelenting (adj) means not easing up or slowing down; continuing with full force or intensity. Example: “The unrelenting heat made the hike exhausting.”
adj
1
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."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishNot letting up — used for both harsh conditions (heat, pressure) and stubborn, merciless people.
Common pairings
unrelenting pressure
unrelenting heat
unrelenting criticism
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more unrelenting
- Superlative
- most unrelenting
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Etymology
From un- ("not") plus relenting, the present participle of relent, "to soften or yield."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for unrelenting
renting
venting
lamenting
repenting
parenting
preventing
commenting
consenting
tormenting
representing
experimenting
complimenting
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Frequently asked questions
What does “unrelenting” mean?
The word “unrelenting” means not easing up or slowing down; continuing with full force or intensity. In plain terms, not letting up — used for both harsh conditions (heat, pressure) and stubborn, merciless people.
How do you use “unrelenting” in a sentence?
Here is “unrelenting” used in a sentence: “The unrelenting heat made the hike exhausting.”
What part of speech is “unrelenting”?
“Unrelenting” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “unrelenting” have?
“Unrelenting” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: not easing up or slowing down; continuing with full force or intensity.
