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Relentless

Verb / rɪˈlentlɪs / Another word for relentless — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

not easing up or weakening in intensity or pace

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Common collocations

  • relentless pursuit
  • relentless attack
  • relentless pressure
  • relentless pace
  • relentless storm
  • relentless determination
  • relentless heat

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Usage note

Often used to describe something negative or difficult, such as a problem or an opponent. Can also describe positive qualities like determination, but this is less common.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher was relentless in her pursuit of excellence for her students.
  2. The team's relentless effort paid off with a championship win.
  3. The relentless heat made it hard to enjoy the summer.
  4. The relentless noise of the city kept me up all night.
  5. The police were relentless in their pursuit of the suspect.

Quotes

  • A relentless barrage of 'why's' is the best way to prepare your mind to pierce the clouded veil of thinking caused by the status quo.
  • A relentless pursuit of perfection might be just what you need to get ahead.
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.

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