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Grammar : Adj
Spell : ri-lent-lis
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈlɛnt lɪs



Definition of relentless

Origin :
  • 1590s, from relent + -less. Related: Relentlessly; relentlessness.
  • adj cruel, merciless
  • adj continuous, neverending
Example sentences :
  • "And that isn't the worst of it," the relentless daughter broke in.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • What have I done that you should follow me with this relentless spite?
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • The nobleman tried yet harder, yet could not please his relentless critic.
  • Extract from : « Camps, Quarters and Casual Places » by Archibald Forbes
  • They were businesslike, relentless, cold, they belonged to the world of the harbor!
  • Extract from : « The Harbor » by Ernest Poole
  • "Not that it would make any difference if she stayed," pursued the relentless George.
  • Extract from : « The Prisoner of Zenda » by Anthony Hope
  • I doubted not that, true to his relentless purpose, he was spreading the news that he had learnt.
  • Extract from : « The Prisoner of Zenda » by Anthony Hope
  • The noon sun was relentless; nowhere was there relief from it.
  • Extract from : « One Martian Afternoon » by Tom Leahy
  • But to this Andre-Louis offered the most relentless opposition.
  • Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini
  • Here then, was the weak spot in the armor of this relentless millionaire—his daughter.
  • Extract from : « The Vagrant Duke » by George Gibbs
  • The relentless, menacing tone chilled him and sapped his self-control.
  • Extract from : « Australia Revenged » by Boomerang

Synonyms for relentless

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