relentless
adjective
re·lent·less
ri-ˈlent-ləs 
: showing or promising no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace : unrelenting
relentless pressure
a relentless campaign
relentlessly
adverb
relentlessness
noun
Examples of relentless in a Sentence
Her relentless optimism held the team together.
The hunter was relentless in pursuit of his prey.
a relentless opponent of deregulation
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Footwear News, 5 May 2025
The relentless exploitation of the species continued through the 18th and 19th centuries.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
The Canes swarm opponents with their relentless forecheck and have added a stronger rush element than years past.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Her relentless pursuit of justice, using her smartphone to document conversations and gather evidence, imbues the documentary with an intense intimacy and determination.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for relentless
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“Relentless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relentless. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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relentless
adjective
re·lent·less
ri-ˈlent-ləs
: not lessening in severity, intensity, strength, or pace : unrelenting
relentless criticism
relentlessly
adverb
relentlessness
noun
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