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

Over the past year, his parents led an unrelenting campaign to bring their son home. —Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025

More consistently than any other character, Ray embodies the unrelenting pessimism of noir — your daddy’s a good man, Francis, but evil triumphs, even when good men do something. —Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025

China has defended its anti-fentanyl efforts and says unrelenting American demand for the drug is to blame for the crisis. —Janis MacKey Frayer, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025

Sacks, interceptions and unrelenting pressure lifted the Titans to a 34-0 victory at Trailblazer Stadium. —Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 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