English Explanatory Dictionary

relentless

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Unrelenting or unyielding in severity.
  2. Unremitting, steady and persistent.

Pronunciation

/ɹɪˈlɛntləs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-relentless.wav

Word forms

relentless more relentless most relentless

Etymology

From relent + -less.

Synonyms

bateless grim incontestable inexorable invincible irresistible overpowering overwhelming potent puissant persistent relentless unrelenting unremitting unstoppable unyielding

Antonyms

contestable exorable impotent relenting remitting stoppable underwhelming vincible yielding

Related words

indomitable inevitable tireless

Derived words

relentlessly relentlessness unrelentless
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