unrelenting

adjective

un·​re·​lent·​ing ˌən-ri-ˈlen-tiŋ 

1

: not softening or yielding in determination : hard, stern

an unrelenting leader

2

: not letting up or weakening in vigor or pace : constant

the unrelenting struggle

unrelentingly

ˌən-ri-ˈlen-tiŋ-lē 

adverb

Synonyms

• adamant
• adamantine
• bullheaded
• dogged
• hard
• hard-nosed
• hardened
• hardheaded
• headstrong
• immovable
• implacable
• inconvincible
• inflexible
• intransigent
• mulish
• obdurate
• obstinate
• opinionated
• ossified
• pat
• pertinacious
• perverse
• pigheaded
• self-opinionated
• self-willed
• stiff-necked
• stubborn
• unbending
• uncompromising
• unyielding
• willful
• wilful

Examples of unrelenting in a Sentence

that professor tends to be unrelenting about deadlines

unrelenting in the pursuit of equality for all races

Recent Examples on the Web

An observational, poetic songwriter with a knack for effortlessly weaving pop-culture Easter eggs into his lyrics, Malin excels at giving voice to dreamers, hustlers, and unrelenting believers. —Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2024

Dana White’s leadership style is characterized by boldness and an unrelenting pursuit of excellence. —Erik Logan, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024

And with their unrelenting support for the next generation, under their leadership, Paramount Global is positioned to reap the rewards in the future. —Jamie Wareham, Fortune Europe, 18 Sep. 2024

The winds diminished, but the unrelenting downpours turned streets into rivers as Francine lashed New Orleans. —John Bacon, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

unrelenting

adjective

un·​re·​lent·​ing ˌən-ri-ˈlent-iŋ 

1

: not softening or giving in easily : hard, stern

2

: not letting up or weakening in energy or pace

our unrelenting struggle for freedom

unrelentingly adverb