Definitions for relentless
rɪˈlɛnt lɪsre·lent·less

Princeton's WordNet(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. grim, inexorable, relentless, stern, unappeasable, unforgiving, unrelenting(adj)

   not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

   "grim determination"; "grim necessity"; "Russia's final hour, it seemed, approached with inexorable certainty"; "relentless persecution"; "the stern demands of parenthood"

2. persistent, relentless, unrelenting(adj)

   never-ceasing

   "the relentless beat of the drums"

Wiktionary(2.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. relentless(Adjective)

   Unrelenting or unyielding in severity

   Etymology: relent + -less

2. relentless(Adjective)

   Unremitting, steady and persistent

   Etymology: relent + -less

Webster Dictionary(3.67 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Relentless(adj)

   unmoved by appeals for sympathy or forgiveness; insensible to the distresses of others; destitute of tenderness; unrelenting; unyielding; unpitying; as, a prey to relentless despotism

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1. Relentless

   Relentless is a live album by stand-up comedian and satirist Bill Hicks. It was his second CD release, and his last one before his death from pancreatic cancer in February 1994.

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of relentless in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of relentless in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of relentless in a Sentence

1. David Tusa:

   There are practical challenges which can only be addressed with a combination of flexible planning and relentless execution. Even then, the benefits can appear later than hoped for.

2. Jeff Zucker:

   I am thrilled that Jake will take on this additional role at such a pivotal time in the election cycle, he has the perfect combination of skills that make him uniquely qualified -- he's a relentless reporter, a gifted storyteller, and a terrific interviewer who doesn't stop until he gets answers. We are lucky to have him on both 'The Lead' and 'State of the Union.'.

3. Nils Melzer:

   Since (2010), there has been a relentless and unrestrained campaign of public mobbing, intimidation and defamation against Mr. Assange, not only in the United States, but also in the United Kingdom, Sweden and, more recently, Ecuador.

4. Karen Testa:

   There is no one better suited to this new role than Jeff. His relentless pursuit of fresh, competitive stories driven by words, photos, video, data will compel an even higher level of distinctive journalism from this region.

5. President Barack Obama:

   The lobbying that is taking place on the other side is fierce, it is well-financed, it is relentless, and in the absence of your voices, you are going to see the same array of forces that got us into the Iraq War, leading to a situation in which we forgo a historic opportunity and we are back on the path of potential military conflict.

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