Unflagging: meaning, definitions and examples

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unflagging

 

[ สŒnหˆflรฆษกษชล‹ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

characteristic of a person or their behavior

Not weakening or losing strength; persistent and unwavering. Showing no sign of becoming weaker or less intense. Remaining constant and consistent.

Synonyms

indefatigable, persistent, relentless, unwavering.

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Word Description / Examples
unflagging

Describes someone's dedication and energy that does not weaken over time. It is often used in a positive context to emphasize continuous effort or support.

  • Her unflagging support in the classroom helps all the students succeed.
  • He displayed unflagging enthusiasm throughout the project.
unwavering

Describes firmness and resolution, particularly in beliefs, decisions, or commitments. Typically used in a positive sense.

  • She showed unwavering commitment to her principles.
  • His unwavering confidence inspired the entire team.
persistent

Refers to someone who continues to do something despite difficulty or opposition. It can be either positive or negative depending on the context.

  • His persistent efforts eventually led to success.
  • She is persistent in her demands, which can be quite tiring.
relentless

Indicates someone or something that is harsh, unforgiving, or unyielding. Often has a negative or intense tone.

  • The relentless heat made it hard to work outside.
  • Despite his relentless criticism, she remained calm.
indefatigable

Used to describe someone who is tirelessly hardworking and never seems to get tired. This word has a positive connotation.

  • The indefatigable researcher worked day and night to find a cure.
  • Her indefatigable spirit was evident in her dedication to the marathon.

Examples of usage

  • Her unflagging enthusiasm for the project inspired the whole team.
  • Despite facing numerous obstacles, he continued his unflagging dedication to his work.
  • The unflagging support of her family helped her through difficult times.

Translations

Translations of the word "unflagging" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น incansรกvel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฅเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช unermรผdlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tak kenal lelah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะฒั‚ะพะผะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niezล‚omny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็–ฒใ‚Œใ‚’็Ÿฅใ‚‰ใชใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท infatigable

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ incansable

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yorulmaz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€์น˜์ง€ ์•Š๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุง ูŠูƒู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ neรบnavnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ neรบnavnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅšๆŒไธๆ‡ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neutruden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณstanslaus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐั€ัˆะฐะผะฐะนั‚ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฃแƒฆแƒแƒšแƒแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yorulmaz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ incansable

Etymology

The word 'unflagging' originated from the verb 'flag' which means to become tired, weaker, or less enthusiastic. The prefix 'un-' is added to negate this meaning, creating 'unflagging' to describe something that does not weaken or lose strength. The term has been used in English language since the 17th century and has evolved to represent unwavering persistence and consistency.

See also: flag, flageolet, flagon, flags, flagstone.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,154, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.