adjective
relentless
rih-LEHNT-luhs
adjective
1
Continuing without pause or weakening; unyielding.
"The relentless rain flooded the streets by evening."
"She trained with relentless determination for the Olympics."
How to Use Relentless
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNever letting up or easing off — used for pressure, effort, weather, or pursuit.
Common pairings
relentless pressure
relentless pursuit
relentless heat
Word Forms
more relentless comparative, most relentless superlative
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Etymology
From relent plus -less, meaning "without."