If you describe someone's behaviour as unrelenting, you mean that they are continuing to do something in a very determined way, often without caring whether they hurt or embarrass other people.
She established her authority with unrelenting thoroughness.
In the face of severe opposition and unrelenting criticism, the task seemed overwhelming.
Synonyms: merciless, tough, ruthless, relentless More Synonyms of unrelenting
2. adjective
If you describe something unpleasant as unrelenting, you mean that it continues without stopping.
...an unrelenting downpour of rain.
...the unrelenting hardship of everyday life in medieval Europe.
Synonyms: steady, constant, continuous, endless More Synonyms of unrelenting
unrelenting in British English
(ˌʌnrɪˈlɛntɪŋ)
adjective
1.
refusing to relent or take pity; relentless; merciless
2.
not diminishing in determination, speed, effort, force, etc
Derived forms
unrelentingly (ˌunreˈlentingly)
adverb
unrelentingness (ˌunreˈlentingness)
noun
unrelenting in American English
(ˌʌnrɪˈlɛntɪŋ)
adjective
1.
refusing to yield or relent; inflexible; relentless
2.
without mercy or compassion
3.
not relaxing or slackening, as in effort, speed, etc.
Examples of 'unrelenting' in a sentence
unrelenting
He looked at me, and though his tone appeared unrelenting, I thought I detected a subtle expectation in his expression.
Stuart Harrison BETTER THAN THIS (2002)
In July 1932, after thirty months of unrelenting work, Mrs Bryant had persuaded him to book in for a fortnight at Polmayne's Antalya Hotel.
Philip Marsden THE MAIN CAGES (2002)
She was in charge; humorous, good-natured, but unrelenting.
Skelton, Alison Scott AN OLDER WOMAN (2002)
In other languages
unrelenting
British English: unrelenting ADJECTIVE
If you describe someone's behaviour as unrelenting, you mean that they are continuing to do something in a very determined way.
She established her authority with unrelenting thoroughness.
American English: unrelenting
Brazilian Portuguese: implacável
Chinese: 不留情面地坚持的
European Spanish: implacable
French: implacable
German: unnachgiebig
Italian: accanito
Japanese: 確固不動の
Korean: 가차 없는
European Portuguese: implacável
Latin American Spanish: implacable
1 (adjective)
Definition
refusing to relent or take pity
in the face of severe opposition and unrelenting criticism
Synonyms
merciless
the merciless efficiency of a modern police state
tough
He announced tough measures to limit the money supply.
ruthless
a ruthless totalitarian power
relentless
He was the most relentless enemy I have ever known.
cruel
They should spend a long time in jail to reflect on their cruel acts.
the persecution of prisoners by cruel captors
stern
He said stern measures would be taken against the criminals.
inexorable
the seemingly inexorable rise in unemployment
implacable
the threat of invasion by a ruthless and implacable enemy
intransigent
remorseless
the capacity for quick, remorseless violence
pitiless
He saw the pitiless eyes of his enemy.
unsparing
He is unsparing in his criticism.
2 (adjective)
Definition
not diminishing in determination, effort, or force
an unrelenting downpour of rain
Synonyms
steady
the steady beat of the drums
constant
The frontier was a constant source of conflict.
continuous
Residents reported that they heard continuous gunfire.
endless
causing irreparable damage in a seemingly endless war
perpetual
her perpetual complaints
continual
Despite continual pain, he refused all drugs.
unbroken
The ruling party has governed the country for an unbroken thirty years.
incessant
Incessant rain made conditions almost intolerable.
unabated
ceaseless
Their life is a ceaseless struggle for survival.
unremitting
boarding school, where I spent six years of unremitting misery
thanks to his unremitting efforts
unwavering
She has been encouraged by the unwavering support of her family.
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Synonyms of 'unrelenting'
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of continuous
Definition
not having any breaks or gaps in it
Residents reported that they heard continuous gunfire.
Synonyms
constant,
continued,
extended,
prolonged,
unbroken,
uninterrupted,
unceasing
in the sense of cruel
Definition
deliberately causing pain without pity
They should spend a long time in jail to reflect on their cruel acts.the persecution of prisoners by cruel captors
Synonyms
brutal,
ruthless,
callous,
sadistic,
inhumane,
hard,
fell (archaic),
severe,
harsh,
savage,
grim,
vicious,
relentless,
murderous,
monstrous,
unnatural,
unkind,
heartless,
atrocious,
inhuman,
merciless,
cold-blooded,
malevolent,
hellish (informal),
depraved,
spiteful,
brutish,
bloodthirsty,
remorseless,
barbarous,
pitiless,
unfeeling,
sanguinary,
hard-hearted,
stony-hearted,
implacable
in the sense of endless
Definition
having no end
causing irreparable damage in a seemingly endless war
Synonyms
eternal,
constant,
infinite,
perpetual,
continual,
immortal,
unbroken,
unlimited,
uninterrupted,
limitless,
interminable,
incessant,
boundless,
everlasting,
unending,
ceaseless,
inexhaustible,
undying,
unceasing,
unbounded,
measureless,
unfading,
Ndls
in the sense of implacable
Definition
unyielding
the threat of invasion by a ruthless and implacable enemy
Synonyms
ruthless,
cruel,
relentless,
uncompromising,
intractable,
inflexible,
unrelenting,
merciless,
unforgiving,
inexorable,
unyielding,
remorseless,
pitiless,
unbending,
unappeasable
in the sense of incessant
Definition
never stopping
Incessant rain made conditions almost intolerable.
Synonyms
constant,
endless,
continuous,
persistent,
eternal,
relentless,
perpetual,
continual,
unbroken,
never-ending,
interminable,
unrelenting,
everlasting,
unending,
ceaseless,
unremitting,
nonstop,
unceasing
in the sense of inexorable
Definition
unable to be prevented from continuing or progressing
the seemingly inexorable rise in unemployment
Synonyms
unrelenting,
relentless,
implacable,
hard,
severe,
harsh,
cruel,
adamant,
inescapable,
inflexible,
merciless,
unyielding,
immovable,
remorseless,
pitiless,
unbending,
obdurate,
ineluctable,
unappeasable
in the sense of perpetual
Definition
continually repeated
her perpetual complaints
Synonyms
continual,
repeated,
constant,
endless,
continuous,
persistent,
perennial,
recurrent,
never-ending,
uninterrupted,
interminable,
incessant,
ceaseless,
unremitting,
unfailing,
unceasing
in the sense of pitiless
Definition
feeling no pity or mercy
He saw the pitiless eyes of his enemy.
Synonyms
merciless,
ruthless,
heartless,
harsh,
cruel,
brutal,
relentless,
callous,
inhuman,
inexorable,
implacable,
unsympathetic,
cold-blooded,
uncaring,
unfeeling,
cold-hearted,
unmerciful,
hardhearted
in the sense of relentless
Definition
(of a person) determined and pitiless
He was the most relentless enemy I have ever known.
Synonyms
merciless,
hard,
fierce,
harsh,
cruel,
grim,
ruthless,
uncompromising,
unstoppable,
inflexible,
unrelenting,
unforgiving,
inexorable,
implacable,
unyielding,
remorseless,
pitiless,
undeviating
in the sense of remorseless
Definition
constantly unkind and lacking pity
the capacity for quick, remorseless violence
Synonyms
pitiless,
hard,
harsh,
cruel,
savage,
ruthless,
callous,
merciless,
unforgiving,
implacable,
inhumane,
unmerciful,
hardhearted,
uncompassionate
Additional synonyms
in the sense of ruthless
Definition
thorough and forceful, regardless of effect
a ruthless totalitarian power
Synonyms
merciless,
hard,
severe,
fierce,
harsh,
cruel,
savage,
brutal,
stern,
relentless,
adamant,
ferocious,
callous,
heartless,
unrelenting,
inhuman,
inexorable,
remorseless,
barbarous,
pitiless,
unfeeling,
hard-hearted,
without pity,
unmerciful,
unpitying
in the sense of stern
Definition
difficult and often unpleasant
He said stern measures would be taken against the criminals.
Synonyms
strict,
harsh,
rigorous,
hard,
cruel,
grim,
rigid,
relentless,
drastic,
authoritarian,
austere,
inflexible,
unrelenting,
unyielding,
unsparing
in the sense of tough
Definition
strict and firm
He announced tough measures to limit the money supply.
Synonyms
strict,
severe,
stern,
hard,
firm,
exacting,
adamant,
resolute,
draconian,
intractable,
inflexible,
merciless,
unforgiving,
unyielding,
unbending
in the sense of unbroken
Definition
continuous
The ruling party has governed the country for an unbroken thirty years.
Synonyms
continuous,
uninterrupted,
constant,
successive,
endless,
progressive,
incessant,
ceaseless,
unremitting
in the sense of unremitting
Definition
never slackening or stopping
boarding school, where I spent six years of unremitting miserythanks to his unremitting efforts
Synonyms
constant,
continuous,
relentless,
perpetual,
continual,
unbroken,
incessant,
diligent,
unabated,
unwavering,
indefatigable,
remorseless,
assiduous,
unceasing,
sedulous,
unwearied
in the sense of unsparing
Definition
harsh or severe
He is unsparing in his criticism.
Synonyms
severe,
ruthless,
relentless,
hard,
harsh,
stern,
rigorous,
stringent,
uncompromising,
unforgiving,
inexorable,
implacable,
cold-blooded,
unmerciful
in the sense of unwavering
Definition
(of a feeling or attitude) remaining firm and never weakening
She has been encouraged by the unwavering support of her family.