Unrelenting: meaning, definitions and examples
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unrelenting
[ ˌʌnrɪˈlɛntɪŋ ]
in describing a person or their behavior
Not yielding in strength, severity, or determination. Showing no mercy or compassion. Persisting without weakening or slackening.
Synonyms
inexorable, merciless, persistent, relentless, unyielding
Examples of usage
- She faced the unrelenting criticism with grace.
- The unrelenting heat made it difficult to concentrate.
- Despite the unrelenting obstacles, he never gave up.
- Her unrelenting pursuit of perfection was both admirable and exhausting.
- The unrelenting pressure to succeed took a toll on her mental health.
Translations
Translations of the word "unrelenting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 implacável
🇮🇳 अडिग
🇩🇪 unerbittlich
🇮🇩 tak kenal lelah
🇺🇦 невблаганний
🇵🇱 nieugięty
🇯🇵 容赦ない
🇫🇷 implacable
🇪🇸 implacable
🇹🇷 amansız
🇰🇷 가차 없는
🇸🇦 لا يلين
🇨🇿 neúprosný
🇸🇰 neúprosný
🇨🇳 不屈不挠的
🇸🇮 nepopustljiv
🇮🇸 ósveigjanlegur
🇰🇿 мейірімсіз
🇬🇪 დაუნდობელი
🇦🇿 amansız
🇲🇽 implacable
Word origin
The word 'unrelenting' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'relenting' which comes from the Old French word 'relentir' meaning 'to slacken, yield'. The concept of being unyielding or not giving in has been a characteristic admired throughout history in various contexts, from battles to personal perseverance.