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

Republicans are ready with plenty of fodder from El-Sayed’s past comments; his unrelenting criticism of Israel will be wielded to sway Michigan’s Jewish voters to either back Rogers or sit the race out. — Philip Elliott, Time, 5 Aug. 2026

The Brooklyn noise-rock band’s first album in 15 years is uncompromising and unrelenting. — Arman Khan, Pitchfork, 4 Aug. 2026

For instance, how does this intrepid photographer remain under the thumb of an unrelenting newspaper editor and publisher – the classic dynamic between Parker and his boss at The Daily Bugle? — Ken Makin, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Aug. 2026

Family and friends watched from the seats in the mini arena, their smiles unrelenting, phones raised to capture the moments. — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 2 Aug. 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