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单词 unrelenting
释义

unrelenting

adjective

un·​re·​lent·​ing ˌən-ri-ˈlen-tiŋ How to pronounce unrelenting (audio)
1
: not softening or yielding in determination : hard, stern
an unrelenting leader
2
: not letting up or weakening in vigor or pace : constant
the unrelenting struggle
unrelentingly
ˌən-ri-ˈlen-tiŋ-lē How to pronounce unrelenting (audio)
adverb

Synonyms

  • adamant
  • adamantine
  • bullheaded
  • dogged
  • hard
  • hard-nosed
  • hardened
  • hardheaded
  • headstrong
  • immovable
  • implacable
  • inconvincible
  • inflexible
  • intransigent
  • mulish
  • obdurate
  • obstinate
  • opinionated
  • ossified
  • pat
  • pertinacious
  • perverse
  • pigheaded
  • self-opinionated
  • self-willed
  • stiff-necked
  • stubborn
  • unbending
  • uncompromising
  • unyielding
  • willful
  • wilful
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Example Sentences

that professor tends to be unrelenting about deadlines unrelenting in the pursuit of equality for all races
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Word History

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

unrelenting

adjective

un·​re·​lent·​ing ˌən-ri-ˈlen-tiŋ How to pronounce unrelenting (audio)
1
: not giving in or softening in determination : stern
2
: not letting up or weakening in energy or pace
… even though it was late in the day, the sun was unrelenting. Pam Muñoz Ryan, Esperanza Rising

unrelenting

adjective

1
as in stubborn
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion that professor tends to be unrelenting about deadlines

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • stubborn
  • adamant
  • steadfast
  • uncompromising
  • implacable
  • unyielding
  • hardened
  • unbending
  • wilful
  • obsessive
  • relentless
  • intransigent
  • dogged
  • obstinate
  • obdurate
  • willful
  • persistent
  • mulish
  • hard
  • perverse
  • pertinacious
  • immovable
  • inflexible
  • adamantine
  • headstrong
  • hardheaded
  • opinionated
  • strict
  • bullheaded
  • pat
  • pigheaded
  • ossified
  • determined
  • hard-nosed
  • unflinching
  • inexorable
  • inconvincible
  • self-willed
  • severe
  • tenacious
  • deaf to reason
  • iron
  • stiff-necked
  • stern
  • self-opinionated
  • rigid
  • defiant
  • wayward
  • wrongheaded
  • resolved
  • single-minded
  • uncooperative
  • intractable
  • cantankerous
  • contrary
  • firm
  • unmanageable
  • indomitable
  • recalcitrant
  • mutinous
  • anal-retentive
  • unconquerable
  • contumacious
  • hidebound
  • demanding
  • bloody-minded
  • exacting
  • unruly
  • disobedient
  • refractory
  • insubordinate
  • hell-bent
  • invincible
  • insurgent
  • ungovernable
  • hard-line
  • stouthearted
  • inveterate
  • set
  • hard-shelled
  • cussed
  • narrow-minded
  • confirmed
  • froward
  • hard-shell
  • unregenerate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • acquiescent
  • compliant
  • complying
  • yielding
  • obedient
  • flexible
  • pliant
  • agreeable
  • amenable
  • docile
  • pliable
  • relenting
  • submissive
  • responsive
  • receptive
  • tractable
  • willing
  • accepting
  • reasonable
  • placable
  • slavish
  • temperate
  • subservient
  • manageable
  • persuadable
  • governable
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2
as in relentless
showing no signs of slackening or yielding in one's purpose unrelenting in the pursuit of equality for all races

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • relentless
  • grim
  • determined
  • persistent
  • unyielding
  • implacable
  • unflinching
  • dogged
  • ruthless
  • unappeasable
  • stubborn
  • merciless
  • willful
  • hard
  • tenacious
  • persevering
  • obdurate
  • unforgiving
  • uncooperative
  • intractable
  • mulish
  • pigheaded
  • peevish
  • perverse
  • pertinacious
  • headstrong
  • hardheaded
  • opinionated
  • wilful
  • self-willed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • softening
  • yielding
  • weak
  • impotent
  • slackening
  • slack
  • spineless
  • invertebrate
  • complaisant
  • pliant
  • pliable
  • obliging
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