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 of unrelenting

• adamant
• stubborn
• steadfast

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

The show, which Jordan Tannahill adapts from his own best-seller, finds its protagonist searching for others unable to escape the mysterious and unrelenting noise. —Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 May 2026

The work was physically challenging, due both to the unrelenting Saharan sun and the depth of the sediments. —Geoff Emberling, The Conversation, 19 May 2026

For CEOs, CHROs, and transformation leads wrestling with AI disruption, hybrid work, and unrelenting competition, The Octopus Organization is stimulating reading. —Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026

There is an unrelenting tide of residents fleeing this expensive state. —Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for unrelenting

• circumventing
• complementing
• complimenting
• implementing
• orienting
• ornamenting
• reinventing
• representing
• absenting
• assenting
• augmenting
• cementing

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