relentless

relentless
[[t]rɪle̱ntləs[/t]]
1) ADJ-GRADED Something bad that is relentless never stops or never becomes less intense.

The pressure now was relentless.

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relentlessly ADV-GRADED

The sun is beating down relentlessly.

2) ADJ-GRADED Someone who is relentless is determined to do something and refuses to give up, even if what they are doing is unpleasant or cruel.

Relentless in his pursuit of quality, his technical ability was remarkable...

He was the most relentless enemy I have ever known.

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relentlessly ADV-GRADED

She always questioned me relentlessly.


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