relentless

Meanings

• adjective

  Unyielding in persistence; not easing or relaxing in force or intensity.

  - "Despite the heavy rain, the hikers pressed on with relentless determination."
  - "The salesman's relentless pursuit of new clients wore him out."

• Unyielding, unyielding, or inexorable.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with relentless
Endless , Fearless , Powerless , Tireless

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Variants

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relentless , relentlessly , relentlessness , relentlessnesses

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Forms

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The verb form of relentless is 'relent'. There are no other significant forms.

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Etymology

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From Middle English relentless, from re- + lent, past participle of lenen to soften, from len(d) soft.

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Trivia

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1. The term relentless was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. Relentless is a homophone of the word 'lenient', which means showing mercy or forgiveness.

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Related Concepts

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1. Perseverance: The ability to continue in a course of action in spite of facing difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement. Relentless is a synonym for perseverance.

2. Determination: The quality of being firm or unyielding in a course of action or belief. Relentless is a synonym for determination.

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Culture

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Relentless is often used to describe someone or something that persists in their actions or beliefs, no matter what obstacles they face. This can be seen in literature, such as the relentless pursuit of justice by a detective or the relentless determination of a character to overcome adversity.

How to Memorize "relentless"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person or object that never gives up, no matter what. Visualize this person or object in various situations where they continue to persist despite obstacles.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word relentless with the image of a bulldog tenaciously holding onto a bone. This will help you remember the meaning of the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Relentless equals persistence, never letting go, giving it their best effort.'

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