SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
unremitting
adjective
Continuing without relief or interruption.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Without relief or interruption
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Usage distinction
Return to topUnremitting often emphasizes the absence of relief. Persistent may allow intervals, while sustained can be approving rather than burdensome.
CHECK THE MEANING IN CONTEXT
See unremitting in use
The unremitting noise made the attic unsuitable for quiet study.
An unremitting mechanical hum ran beneath every speaker's voice, and several names were difficult to distinguish.
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