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.