relentless

CEFRC1

/ɹɪˈlɛntləs/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Continuing without stopping or becoming weaker.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Unremitting, steady and persistent.

Examples

  • Layla's relentless quest of love led her into the arms of a very violent man.

  • The bronze armor was useless against the Saxons' relentless attack.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Unrelenting or unyielding in severity.

More examples

In context

  • In Clintonworld, the reaction to Grassley’s relentless assault on Huma is one of resignation.

  • She sniffed, too, comprehendingly, and fixed her son with a relentless eye.

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Origin

adjective

From relent + -less.