SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
relentless
adjective
Continuing without weakening or letting up.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Not letting up
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Usage distinction
Return to topRelentless can praise determination or criticize severity. Ruthless adds lack of compassion, while continuous only describes absence of interruption.
CHECK THE MEANING IN CONTEXT
See relentless in use
Relentless rain kept the hikers inside the shelter.
Relentless rain interrupted preparations for the neighborhood's outdoor play, soaking the unfinished scenery and forcing the cast indoors.
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