un relenting

un·re·lent·ing

[uhn-ri-len-ting]
adjective
1.
not relenting; not yielding or swerving in determination or resolution, as of or from opinions, convictions, ambitions, ideals, etc.; inflexible: an unrelenting opponent of the Equal Rights Amendment.
2.
not easing or slackening in severity: an unrelenting rain.
3.
maintaining speed, effort, vigor, intensity, rate of advance, etc.: an unrelenting attack.

Origin:
1580–90; un-1 + relent + -ing2

un·re·lent·ing·ly, adverb
un·re·lent·ing·ness, noun


1. relentless, merciless, unmerciful, ruthless, pitiless, cruel, remorseless. 2. unremitting, implacable, inexorable.
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unrelenting (ˌʌnrɪˈlɛntɪŋ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  refusing to relent or take pity; relentless; merciless
2.  not diminishing in determination, speed, effort, force, etc
 
unre'lentingly
 
adv
 
unre'lentingness
 
n

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unrelenting
1588, from un- (1) "not" + relenting (see relent).
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