relentless
/rɪˈlentləs/
CEFR level C1Topic Daily lifeWord #6040 in the learning path
持续不减的；不懈的
Definitions
adj. continuing strongly without stopping or becoming less intense
持续不减的；不懈的
adj. showing no sympathy or willingness to become less harsh
冷酷无情的
Example
The relentless rain kept us indoors all weekend.
雨下个不停，我们整个周末都待在屋里。
Relentless pressure to achieve high grades can undermine students' confidence and damage their mental health.
持续不断的高分压力会削弱学生的信心，并损害他们的心理健康。
Collocations
- relentless pressure
- relentless pursuit
- relentless criticism
Word family
- relent (v.)
- relentlessly (adv.)
- relentlessness (n.)
Synonyms
- unrelenting
- unceasing
Antonyms
- intermittent
Usage tip
不限于“无情的”，也常形容雨、压力等持续不减。
FAQ
- What does relentless mean?
- continuing strongly without stopping or becoming less intense showing no sympathy or willingness to become less harsh
- How is relentless pronounced?
- UK /rɪˈlentləs/, US /rɪˈlentləs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
