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Definition of unrelenting

unrelenting

/ˌʌnrɪˈlɛntɪŋ/
un · re · lent · ing
Adverb:unrelentingly
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• adjective

1

Not diminishing in strength, intensity, pace, or effort; continuing steadily without pause or slackening.

Example

"The hikers struggled to make progress against the unrelenting summer heat."

2

Refusing to yield, soften, or show mercy in one's attitude, demands, or severity.

Example

"The auditor remained unrelenting in her demand for complete financial transparency."

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• Rhymes for unrelenting

• Nearby Words

unrelatedness
unrelaxed
unreleased
unrelenting
unrelentingly
unreliability
unreliable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century from the prefix 'un-' (not) and the present participle of 'relent', which derives via Middle French from Latin 'lentus' (pliable, flexible, or slow).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unrelenting. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unrelenting
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