Relentless (Adjective)
Meaning 1
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".
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Examples
- The police officer was relentless in his pursuit of the suspect, following every lead and tracking down every witness.
- Her mother was a relentless advocate for her children, never giving up on them even when they struggled in school.
- The war brought relentless bombardment and destruction to the city, leaving its residents shell-shocked and homeless.
- The investigative journalist was relentless in his pursuit of the truth, refusing to back down even when faced with threats and intimidation.
- The illness brought a relentless wave of pain and suffering to the patient, testing the limits of her endurance and resilience.
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Meaning 2
Never-ceasing; "the relentless beat of the drums".
Classification
All adjective clusters.