unrelenting

[uhn-ri-len-ting] / ˌʌn rɪˈlɛn tɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

merciless

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ceaseless constant continual continuous endless implacable incessant inexorable persistent relentless ruthless tenacious unabated unremitting unwavering unyielding

WEAK

bound bound and determined brick-wall cruel dead set on grim hanging tough hardheaded intransigent iron-fisted mortal perpetual pitiless remorseless rigid set steady stern stiff stiff-necked tough unbending unbroken unflinching unsparing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

broken ceasing changeable completed ending finished flexible halting inconstant infrequent intermittent interrupted irregular kind merciful nice occasional stopping surrendering sympathetic terminable varying wavering yielding

WEAK

compassionate relenting

Example Sentences

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The dropoff is unusual for a company long characterized by constant growth and unrelenting acquisitions.

From The Wall Street Journal

The American had the crowd on his side but Zverev's serve was unrelenting and he barrelled into a 5-1 lead in the third set.

From Barron's

His unrelenting river search lends him a degree of fame in Poland, and he is contacted by another father whose child is missing, eventually helping him to find her body.

From Barron's

"Our amended agreement with Netflix is a testament to the board's unrelenting focus on representing and advancing our stockholders' interests," said Samuel Di Piazza, Jr, chair of the Warner Bros Discovery board of directors.

From BBC

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. ended 2025 with another quarter of record earnings, entering this year in a strong position to increase capacity to meet unrelenting demand for artificial-intelligence chips.

From The Wall Street Journal

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