relentless

/ɹɪˈlɛntləs/

Meanings

adjective

Unrelenting or unyielding in severity.

Examples :

"The summer heat was relentless, making it hard to do anything outside. "

adjective

Unremitting, steady and persistent.

Examples :

"The student's relentless study habits paid off with high scores on the exams. "

character attitude action

Related Words

summer noun

/ˈsʌmə(ɹ)/ /ˈsʌmɚ/

One of four seasons, traditionally the second, marked by the longest and typically hottest days of the year due to the inclination of the Earth and thermal lag. Typically regarded as being from June 21 to September 22 or 23 in parts of the USA, the months of June, July and August in the United Kingdom and the months of December, January and February in the Southern Hemisphere.

"the heat of summer"

outside noun

/ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/

The part of something that faces out; the outer surface.

"The outside of the school building was painted a bright yellow. "

anything noun

/ˈɛ.nə.θɪŋ/ /ˈæ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛn.i.θɪŋ/

Someone or something of importance.

"My daughter's success in school is anything I'm proud of. "

steady noun

/ˈstɛdi/

A rest or support, as for the hand, a tool, or a piece of work.

"The carpenter used a steady to hold the wood while he hammered the nail. "

persistent adjective

/pəˈsɪstənt/ /pɚˈsɪstənt/

Obstinately refusing to give up or let go.

"She has had a persistent cough for weeks."

habits noun

/ˈhæbɪts/

An action performed on a regular basis.

"It’s become a habit of mine to have a cup of coffee after dinner."

unyielding adjective

/ʌnˈjiːldɪŋ/ /ʌnˈjiːldɪŋɡ/

Not giving in; not bending; stubborn.

"The child was unyielding in his desire for a cookie before dinner, no matter how much his mother tried to reason with him. "

making noun

/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

The act of forming, causing, or constituting; workmanship; construction.

"The intricate making of the model airplane showcased the student's skill. "

severity noun

/səˈvɛɹɨti/

The state of being severe.

"The doctor was concerned about the severity of my cough, so he ordered a chest X-ray. "

student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

unrelenting adjective

/ˌʌnrɪˈlɛntɪŋ/ /ˌʌnlɪˈlɛntɪŋ/

Not relenting; having no pity; not being or becoming lenient, mild, gentle, or merciful

"The summer heat was unrelenting, making it hard to be outside for very long. "

unremitting adjective

/ˌʌnɹɪˈmɪtɪŋ/ /ˌʌnɹɪˈmɪɾɪŋ/

Incessant; never slackening

"The unremitting noise from the construction site next door made it impossible to concentrate on my work. "