Synonyms for

Relentlessly

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

Definition

in a harsh or unyielding way

Synonyms & similar words

unrelentingly persistently unwaveringly unrelentingly incessantly steadfastly unyieldingly tirelessly determinedly doggedly resolutely unceasingly stubbornly continuously implacably perseveringly unflaggingly tenaciously endlessly unceasing unstoppably

Synonyms by register

Formal

unceasingly incessantly persistently steadfastly

Informal

non-stop all the time without stopping like there's no tomorrow

Literary

unremittingly perpetually everlastingly

Antonyms

intermittently occasionally sporadically infrequently haphazardly unevenly

Common collocations

  • pursued relentlessly
  • worked relentlessly
  • attacked relentlessly
  • improved relentlessly
  • continued relentlessly
  • fought relentlessly
  • rained relentlessly
  • burned relentlessly

Word family

verb relent
adjective relentless
adverb relentlessly

Usage note

Often used to describe actions or forces that are powerful and continuous. It carries a strong, often negative, connotation of being unstoppable or harsh.

Example sentences

  1. The rain fell relentlessly all day long.
  2. The bully teased the smaller kids relentlessly.
  3. The detective worked relentlessly to solve the case.
  4. The runner trained relentlessly for the marathon.
  5. The teacher graded papers relentlessly over the weekend.

Quotes

  • I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go. My own wisdom, and that of all about me, seemed insufficient for the day. - Abraham Lincoln
  • I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness for it shows me the stars. - Og Mandino
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill

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