relentless — showing or promising no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace; unyieldingly severe, strict, or harsh
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing or promising no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace; unyieldingly severe, strict, or harsh
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈlentləs/
Korean meaning: 끊임없는, 가차없는, 무자비한
Korean pronunciation: 리**렌**틀리스
Example Sentences
- My mom's relentless nagging about cleaning my room finally worked.
- The detective's relentless investigation led to the criminal's arrest.
- His relentless optimism is both inspiring and slightly annoying.
relentless
ADJECTIVE//rɪˈlentləs//
showing or promising no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace; unyieldingly severe, strict, or harsh
showing or promising no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace; unyieldingly severe, strict, or harsh
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"A relentless heart knows no rest — through every trial, it gives its best."
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From the English word 'relent' (to become less severe or unyielding) combined with the suffix '-less' (without). 'Relent' comes from Old French 'relenter' and Latin 'relentire' (to soften or yield).
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“My mom's relentless nagging about cleaning my room finally worked.”
“The detective's relentless investigation led to the criminal's arrest.”
“His relentless optimism is both inspiring and slightly annoying.”
“The company showed relentless growth for five consecutive years.”
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