UNRELENTING


Meaning of UNRELENTING in English

— unrelentingly , adv. — unrelentingness , n.

/un'ri len"ting/ , adj.

1. not relenting; not yielding or swerving in determination or resolution, as of or from opinions, convictions, ambitions, ideals, etc.; inflexible: an unrelenting opponent of the Equal Rights Amendment.

2. not easing or slackening in severity: an unrelenting rain.

3. maintaining speed, effort, vigor, intensity, rate of advance, etc.: an unrelenting attack.

[ 1580-90; UN- 1 + RELENT + -ING 2 ]

Syn. 1. relentless, merciless, unmerciful, ruthless, pitiless, cruel, remorseless. 2. unremitting, implacable, inexorable.

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .