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

• 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

But on an evening back in July, inordinate rainfall led to unrelenting floodwaters ravaging the lower level of Pledger’s home. —Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025

But its unrelenting misery has a way of flattening rather than deepening the characters at its heart, until the story feels like less than the sum of its parts. —Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025

Those constant clashes would stoke the competitive fire that became synonymous with his name and would become a foundational piece for his methodical and unrelenting style of play. —Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025

Even experienced rookies discover how unrelenting the Cup schedule can be. —Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for unrelenting

• circumventing
• complementing
• complimenting
• implementing
• orienting
• reinventing
• representing
• assenting
• augmenting
• cementing
• consenting
• contenting

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