Word
unrelenting
Phoneticsun·re·lent·ing, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌənɹiˈɫɛntɪŋ/
UK/ˌʌnɹɪlˈɛntɪŋ/
Definition
adj. continuing without stopping or slowing down. You use this to describe something that is very strong and hard to deal with.
adj. continuing without pause or cessation; relentless in intensity or force.
Examples
“The unrelenting rain made the hike very difficult.”
“Despite the unrelenting pressure from the board, the CEO refused to change his mind about the merger.”
“The unrelenting pace of the city's expansion eventually overwhelmed the local infrastructure, leading to a series of major traffic and water supply crises.”
Examples
simple
“The unrelenting rain made the hike very difficult.”
contextual
“Despite the unrelenting pressure from the board, the CEO refused to change his mind about the merger.”
complex
“The unrelenting pace of the city's expansion eventually overwhelmed the local infrastructure, leading to a series of major traffic and water supply crises.”
Real-World Examples
“Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan is among those who have said Arday was subjected to unrelenting media scrutiny.” “The Ministry of Manners’ laws demand constant, unrelenting politeness – no problem for Alfie, but his sister Margot is an outspoken firebrand.” Etymology
From un- + relenting.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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