unrelenting

[ uhn-ri-len-ting ]
/ ˌʌn rɪˈlɛn tɪŋ /
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adjective

not relenting; not yielding or swerving in determination or resolution, as of or from opinions, convictions, ambitions, ideals, etc.; inflexible: an unrelenting opponent of the Equal Rights Amendment.
not easing or slackening in severity: an unrelenting rain.
maintaining speed, effort, vigor, intensity, rate of advance, etc.: an unrelenting attack.

Origin of unrelenting

First recorded in 1580–90; un-1 + relent + -ing2

OTHER WORDS FROM unrelenting

un·re·lent·ing·ly, adverb un·re·lent·ing·ness, noun

Words nearby unrelenting

unregenerate, unregistered, unregulated, unrehearsed, unrelated, unrelenting, unreliable, unreligious, unremarkable, unremitted, unremittedly

Words related to unrelenting

tenacious, implacable, unwavering, continuous, constant, ruthless, ceaseless, persistent, incessant, unyielding, inexorable, unremitting, continual, relentless, endless, unabated, bound, cruel, grim, intransigent

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British Dictionary definitions for unrelenting

unrelenting
/ (ˌʌnrɪˈlɛntɪŋ) /

adjective

refusing to relent or take pity; relentless; merciless
not diminishing in determination, speed, effort, force, etc

Derived forms of unrelenting

unrelentingly, adverb unrelentingness, noun