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relentlessly

/ɹɪˈlɛntləsli/

Meanings
  • Adverb

    Pursued or carried on persistently despite opposition, resistance, or difficulty.

  • Adverb

    Refusing to yield or give in, especially in a determined effort to achieve something.


Rhymes
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Endlessly , Relentlessly , Penitently , Ventlessly
Variants
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relentless , relentlessly , relentlessness , relentlessnesses
Etymology
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From the verb 'relent' meaning to yield or give in, plus the suffix -lessly, meaning without relenting.


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  1. The term 'relentlessly' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

  2. The word 'relentlessly' contains all five vowels in English.

  3. In the movie 'The Shawshank Redemption,' the protagonist, Andy Dufresne, is described as relentlessly pursuing his plan to escape from prison.


Related Concepts
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  1. Persistence: The quality of continuing in a course of action in spite of finding it difficult or opposed by others.

  2. Determination: The quality of being firm or resolute in a course of action.

  3. Perseverance: Continuing in an endeavor in spite of difficulties or opposition.


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Relentlessly has been used in various forms of literature and art to depict determination, perseverance, and unyielding spirit. For instance, in Ernest Hemingway's novel 'For Whom the Bell Tolls,' the protagonist, Robert Jordan, is described as relentlessly pursuing his mission.

How to Memorize "relentlessly"

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    - Visualize a person or character determinedly pursuing a goal, refusing to give in despite obstacles.

  2. associate

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  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the acronym 'R-E-L-E-N-T-L-E-S-S-L-Y,' which stands for 'Refusing Every Last Effort to Stop Pursuing Your Goal.'


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