relentless
adjective
Simple meaning
Unrelenting or unyielding in severity.
Pronunciation
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rihlehntlisSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ɹɪˈlɛntlɪs
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Definition
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adjective
Unrelenting or unyielding in severity.
Unremitting, steady and persistent.
Word Aura™
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This meaning: Unrelenting or unyielding in severity.
Used this way, relentless is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly unfavourable pull. It criticises, but without shouting.
- Emotional tone
- Negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Serious and weighty
- Usage feel
- Critical but measured
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