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relentlessly

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /rɪˈlɛntləsli/ · UK /rɪˈlentləsli/

relentlessly means: Without stopping or becoming less determined.

adverb

WITHOUT STOPPINGC1

Without stopping or becoming less determined.

  • The rain fell relentlessly.
  • She worked relentlessly to finish the project.
  • They relentlessly pursued their goal despite repeated failures.

Similar words: tirelessly, unceasingly, persistently

Common phrases: work relentlessly, pursue relentlessly, rain relentlessly

WITHOUT MERCYC1

In a very harsh way, without showing kindness or allowing any relief.

  • They mocked him relentlessly.
  • The guards punished prisoners relentlessly.
  • Her critics attacked her relentlessly after the interview.

Similar words: mercilessly, ruthlessly, pitilessly

Opposites: mercifully

Common phrases: criticise relentlessly, attack relentlessly, punish relentlessly

Questions about relentlessly

What does relentlessly mean?

Without stopping or becoming less determined.

What is relentlessly in other languages?

Türkçe: durmaksızın · Español: incansablemente · Français: sans relâche · Deutsch: unermüdlich · Italiano: instancabilmente · 日本語: 絶え間なく

How do you pronounce relentlessly?

In American English /rɪˈlɛntləsli/; in British English /rɪˈlentləsli/.

How do you use relentlessly in a sentence?

The rain fell relentlessly. She worked relentlessly to finish the project.

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