Definitions for Relentless
rɪˈlɛnt lɪsre·lent·less

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. grim, inexorable, relentless, stern, unappeasable, unforgiving, unrelentingadjective

   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, unrelentingadjective

   never-ceasing

   "the relentless beat of the drums"

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 2 votes

1. relentlessadjective

   Unrelenting or unyielding in severity

2. relentlessadjective

   Unremitting, steady and persistent

3. Etymology: relent + -less

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Relentlessadjective

   Etymology: from relent.

   1. Unpitying; unmoved by kindness or tenderness.

   For this th’ avenging pow’r employs his darts;
   Thus will persist, relentless in his ire,
   Till the fair slave be render’d to her fire. Dryden.

   Why should the weeping hero now
   Relentless to their wishes prove. Matthew Prior.

   2. In Milton, it perhaps signifies unremitted; intensely fixed upon disquieting objects.

   Only in destroying, I find ease
   To my relentless thoughts. John Milton, Par. Lost.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Relentless

   Relentless is a song written by James LeBlanc and John Paul White and recorded by American country music artist Jason Aldean. It was released in May 5, 2008 as the third and final single from Aldean's 2007 album of the same name. The song peaked at number 15 on the U. S. Billboard Hot Country Songs in late 2008.

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1. relentless

   Relentless generally refers to something or someone that is determined, persistent, unremitting, or unyielding, continuing in a vigorous or severe manner without pause, interruption or mercy. This term can describe actions, attitudes or individuals who show no signs of stopping or lessening in intensity.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.7 / 3 votes

1. Relentlessadjective

   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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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. Russell Wilson:

   Last year, this year, all the years I have been here they just continue to find ways to make plays for us and vice-versa, it is a relentless effort to find a way no matter what it looks like and I'm so excited for our defense and all the crazy plays that they made. They were lights out for the most part and it was just pretty spectacular.

2. Jesse Sharkey:

   The mayor's saying she's going to be relentless in prosecuting a case, but the mayor's not a prosecutor and I'm not a criminal being prosecuted, our members are not people who have done anything wrong.

3. Jacob Alspector:

   The Vessel is like some MC Escher nightmare, the Vessel's kind of relentless. The Vessel's very gaudy, The Vessel's very cold. The Vessel's thrilling... The Vessel's not the most friendly and life-affirming and inclusive kind of space or structure. The Vessel's kind of empty. What's the point of The Vessel ? Just to walk up and walk down ?

4. Christen Kuikoua:

   Embrace the challenges, learn from the setbacks, and let each step forward be a testament to the unwavering commitment to surpass yesterday’s achievements. In the relentless pursuit of excellence, your journey of growth becomes a masterpiece of continual improvement.

5. Ron Rutland:

   Ron Rutland and James Owens're gluttons for punishment, it's pretty relentless going to be honest. We're in our saddles probably about seven hours a day.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Relentless
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Relentless
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Relentless
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Relentless
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Relentless
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Relentless
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Relentless