unrelentingly — in a harsh, inflexible way; without pity or compassion; continuously without stopping
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a harsh, inflexible way; without pity or compassion; continuously without stopping
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnrɪˈlentɪŋli/
Example Sentences
- The detective pursued the case unrelentingly for over a decade.
- My mom calls me unrelentingly until I clean my room - she's like a human alarm clock!
- He practiced piano unrelentingly, driving his neighbors to wear earplugs 24/7.
unrelentingly
ADVERB[/ʌnrɪˈlentɪŋli/]
in a harsh, inflexible way; without pity or compassion; continuously without stopping
in a harsh, inflexible way; without pity or compassion; continuously without stopping
The lighthouse shines unrelentingly, while storms retreat relentingly and walls stand preventingly
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from the Latin 'relentus' (softened), itself from 'relentire' (to soften or become flexible). The prefix 'un-' negates this sense, creating 'unrelent' (to not soften), which became 'unrelenting' in Middle English to express an unwavering, inflexible state.
Breakdown
un- (not) + relent (to soften, from Latin relentire) + -ing (present participle/adjective forming) + -ly (adverb forming, indicating manner or condition)
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📝Examples
“The detective pursued the case unrelentingly for over a decade.”
“My mom calls me unrelentingly until I clean my room - she's like a human alarm clock!”
“He practiced piano unrelentingly, driving his neighbors to wear earplugs 24/7.”
“The virus spread unrelentingly throughout the region.”
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