relentless
/ɹɪˈlɛntləs/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Unrelenting or unyielding in severity.
Adjective
Examples
She sniffed, too, comprehendingly, and fixed her son with a relentless eye.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Steady and persistent; unremitting.
Adjective
Examples
In Clintonworld, the reaction to Grassley’s relentless assault on Huma is one of resignation.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “relentless” mean?
Unrelenting or unyielding in severity.
Is “relentless” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.