unrelenting

unrelenting
unrelentingly, adv.unrelentingness, n.
/un'ri len"ting/, adj.
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.
[1580-90; UN-1 + RELENT + -ING2]
Syn. 1. relentless, merciless, unmerciful, ruthless, pitiless, cruel, remorseless. 2. unremitting, implacable, inexorable.

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