Definition of relentless
: showing or promising no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace : unrelenting relentless pressure a relentless campaign
relentlessly
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Examples of relentless in a Sentence
Her relentless optimism held the team together.
The hunter was relentless in pursuit of his prey.
a relentless opponent of deregulation
Recent Examples of relentless from the Web
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Amor later confessed, but said the confession was made under duress from relentless questioning and manipulative tactics by police.
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As a boom in construction brings more stock onto the market, the relentless rise in rents is showing signs of running out of steam.
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Relentless pressure on corporate America is creating an increasingly Dickensian experience for many consumers as companies focus on maximizing profit.
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Not long after that, the cancer’s growth became relentless, despite chemotherapy and radiation.
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The relentless winds certainly haven't helped the situation, but what's really got the area looking like chocolate soup is the Mississippi River.
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Hornqvist's relentless energy and penchant for crashing the net is invaluable when teamed with Malkin or Crosby, while Neal has given Nashville one of the more lethal shots in the league.
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There was, Hertz added, an ancillary benefit to such relentless pursuit: sending a message to current tenants.
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The training, lifelong and relentless, is especially hard on performing animals.
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First Known Use of relentless
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RELENTLESS Defined for English Language Learners
relentless
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: continuing without becoming weaker, less severe, etc.
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: remaining strict or determined
RELENTLESS Defined for Kids
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: showing no lessening of severity, intensity, or strength The most relentless of his new fears was that they would starve. — Lois Lowry, The Giver
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