Relentless: meaning, definitions and examples

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relentless

 

[ rɪˈlɛntləs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing a person or effort

Showing or promising no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace. Determined, persistent, and unyielding in achieving something.

Synonyms

persistent, unrelenting, unstoppable, unyielding

Examples of usage

  • He was relentless in his pursuit of success.
  • The relentless rain continued for days.
  • She showed a relentless dedication to her work.

Translations

Translations of the word "relentless" in other languages:

🇵🇹 implacável

🇮🇳 अथक

🇩🇪 unerbittlich

🇮🇩 tak kenal lelah

🇺🇦 невблаганний

🇵🇱 nieustępliwy

🇯🇵 容赦ない

🇫🇷 implacable

🇪🇸 implacable

🇹🇷 amansız

🇰🇷 가차 없는

🇸🇦 لا يلين

🇨🇿 neúprosný

🇸🇰 neúprosný

🇨🇳 无情的

🇸🇮 neusmiljen

🇮🇸 ósveigjanlegur

🇰🇿 мейірімсіз

🇬🇪 მოუთმენელი

🇦🇿 amansız

🇲🇽 implacable

Etymology

The word 'relentless' originated from the Old French word 'relentir' which means 'to slacken'. Over time, the meaning evolved to signify something that does not slacken or give up. The term has been widely used in literature and everyday conversations to describe unwavering determination and persistence.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,946, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.