relentless

Meaning

Oppressively constant; incessant; showing no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace.

continuing without becoming weaker or less strict; unyielding

Example Sentences

The freedom fighters' relentless struggle led to victory.

She pursued her goals with relentless determination.

Example Expressions

relentless pursuit

Synonyms

persistent, unyielding, determined, continuous, unwavering, unstoppable, unremitting

Entry 1

persistent, unyielding, determined, continuous, unwavering

Entry 2

unyielding, persistent, unstoppable, unremitting

Antonyms

gentle, merciful, intermittent, yielding, lenient, flexible

Entry 1

gentle, merciful, intermittent, yielding

Entry 2

lenient, merciful, flexible

Collocations

relentless pressure, relentless pursuit, relentless rain, relentless effort