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Unrelentingly - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Unrelentingly means continuing without stopping or becoming less severe. It describes actions or conditions that persist intensely, without pause or mercy, such as unrelentingly harsh weather or effort.

unrelentingly

/ˌənrɪˈlɛntɪŋli/ /ˌʌnrɪˈlentɪŋli/

Definition:

Without stopping or becoming less severe; persistently harsh or intense.

Synonyms:

relentlessly, persistently, inexorably, doggedly

Part of Speech:

adverb

Antonyms:

gently, leniently, sporadically

Common Collocations:

unrelentingly harsh, unrelentingly critical, unrelentingly determined

Derivatives:

unrelenting, unrelentingly (no common derivatives beyond base form)

Usage Tips:

Use to emphasize continuous, often harsh action without pause or mercy.

Common Phrases:

unrelentingly tough, unrelentingly demanding, unrelentingly fierce

Etymology:

Derived from "unrelenting," with Old English roots meaning "not softening or yielding."

Examples:

  • 1. The rain fell unrelentingly for days.
  • 2. She worked unrelentingly to finish the project on time.
  • 3. His criticism was unrelentingly harsh but fair.
  • 4. The team pursued victory unrelentingly despite setbacks.

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