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relentless Meaning & Definition

/ɹɪˈlɛntləs/

What Does Relentless Mean?

Relentless is used as an adjective meaning Unrelenting or unyielding in severity. It is also used to mean Steady and persistent; unremitting.

Relentless in Brief

Part of speechadjective
Pronunciation//ɹɪˈlɛntləs//
Syllables1
Synonymsinexorable, grim and stern
Comparative / superlativemore relentless, most relentless

Relentless Definition (Adjective)

  1. Unrelenting or unyielding in severity.
  2. Steady and persistent; unremitting.

Adjective

  1. Unremitting, steady and persistent.

Synonyms of Relentless

Relentless synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Relentless

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Relentless in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

relentless (comparative more relentless, superlative most relentless)

Words That Rhyme With Relentless

Origin of Relentless

From relent + -less.

Relentless Pronunciation

The standard pronunciation of relentless is //ɹɪˈlɛntləs//, spoken in 1 syllable.

Frequently Asked Questions About Relentless

What part of speech is relentless?

Relentless is an adjective.

What is another word for relentless?

You can replace relentless with words such as inexorable, grim and stern. See the full list of relentless synonyms and antonyms.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of relentless?

The comparative form is more relentless and the superlative form is most relentless.

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