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relentless

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Pronunciation: US /rɪˈlentləs/

relentless means: Refusing to be kinder or less strict, even when someone is suffering or asking for help.

adjective

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Refusing to be kinder or less strict, even when someone is suffering or asking for help.

  • She was a relentless critic.
  • The relentless prosecutor refused to ease his questioning.
  • He remained relentless in his demands despite their appeals.

How to use it: relentless in something (She was relentless in her criticism of the plan.)

Similar words: merciless, unyielding, ruthless

Opposites: merciful, lenient

Common phrases: relentless critic, relentless opponent, relentless in something

Questions about relentless

What does relentless mean?

Refusing to be kinder or less strict, even when someone is suffering or asking for help.

What is relentless in other languages?

Türkçe: acımasız · Español: implacable · Français: implacable · Deutsch: unerbittlich · Italiano: implacabile · 日本語: 容赦のない

How do you pronounce relentless?

It is pronounced /rɪˈlentləs/.

How do you use relentless in a sentence?

She was a relentless critic. The relentless prosecutor refused to ease his questioning.

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