relentless
adjective
re·lent·less
ri-ˈlent-ləs 
: showing or promising no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace : unrelenting
relentless pressure
a relentless campaign
relentlessly
adverb
relentlessness
noun
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
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Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
The relentless spoofing is, fortunately, buttressed by a convincing backdrop for marrying British comedy to the historical drama.
—Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 3 Dec. 2025
Spotlight In a year marked by political vitriol in seemingly every conversation, a relentless scourge of political violence, and the highest-profile political assassination since 1968, Thanksgiving arrives just in time.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
In an era of relentless man-to-man pressing, a midfielder who can stay composed and glide out of pressure is invaluable.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for relentless
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“Relentless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relentless. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.
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relentless
adjective
re·lent·less
ri-ˈlent-ləs
: not lessening in severity, intensity, strength, or pace : unrelenting
relentless criticism
relentlessly
adverb
relentlessness
noun
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