Relentless
adjective
Continuing without stopping or getting less strong.
Despite the continuous failures, his relentless efforts paid off.
Often appears as...
- relentless effort
- relentless pursuit
adjective
Harsh, or having a strict and cruel character.
They faced relentless criticism from the opposition.
Often appears as...
- relentless criticism
- relentless enemy
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Continuing without stopping or getting less strong.
Despite the continuous failures, his relentless efforts paid off.
Often appears as...
- relentless effort
- relentless pursuit
adjective
Harsh, or having a strict and cruel character.
They faced relentless criticism from the opposition.
Often appears as...
- relentless criticism
- relentless enemy
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Relentless often indicates strong, unwavering emotions driving someone's actions.
He had a relentless determination to improve his skills.
Pro Tip 2/3Often Positive
When describing effort or pursuit, 'relentless' can suggest admirable commitment.
Her relentless pursuit of justice inspired everyone.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Easily Stopped
Use 'relentless' to describe someone or something that doesn't give up easily.
The relentless wind continued for days.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Relentless often indicates strong, unwavering emotions driving someone's actions.
He had a relentless determination to improve his skills.
Pro Tip 2/3Often Positive
When describing effort or pursuit, 'relentless' can suggest admirable commitment.
Her relentless pursuit of justice inspired everyone.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Easily Stopped
Use 'relentless' to describe someone or something that doesn't give up easily.
The relentless wind continued for days.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Relentless often indicates strong, unwavering emotions driving someone's actions.
He had a relentless determination to improve his skills.
Pro Tip 2/3Often Positive
When describing effort or pursuit, 'relentless' can suggest admirable commitment.
Her relentless pursuit of justice inspired everyone.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Easily Stopped
Use 'relentless' to describe someone or something that doesn't give up easily.
The relentless wind continued for days.
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Ami Klin: A new way to...
there are those individuals who talk too much. There are those individuals that if you observe them in their school, you see them running the periphery fence all the school day if you let them, to those individuals who cannot stop coming to you and trying to engage you repeatedly, relentlessly, but often in an awkward fashion,
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The surprising key to...
I quickly began to realize that this is an industry that was defined by the relentless pursuit of the answer to what might be a fairly simple question what's the big idea now I quickly realize this kind of pursuit of big wasn't something unique to the world of advertising it was something that's incredibly pervasive
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Photography as...
to keep getting better every single day. I mean, it's like basketball, right? And I use this quote a little bit as a life hack, is "To be relentlessly curious, without fear of prejudice." And I think my curiosity is really brought out through photography. You know, how you can capture a really beautiful image
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Filming Birds of...
holy grail subject for wildlife cameramen these are famously difficult birds they're relentlessly hunted they're nervous they're in the crow family they're incredibly clever and yeah they were definitely going to be a challenge and i could already tell at that time planet earth was going to
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This is Sparta: Fierce...
through thirteen years of relentless, harsh, and often brutal training. The Spartans prized physical perfection above all else, and so the students spent a great deal of their time learning how to fight. To ensure resilience in battle, boys were encouraged to fight among themselves,
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Is life meaningless? And...
but Camus argues all of humanity is in the same position. And only when we accept the meaninglessness of our lives can we face the absurd with our heads held high. As Camus says, when the king chooses to begin his relentless task once more,
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The dirty secret of...
perfectly rational and relentlessly self-maximizing. But just ask yourselves, is it plausible that every single time for your entire life, when you did something nice for somebody else,
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How trees talk to each...
was astounding. It seemed that nothing could stop this relentless industrial machine. So I went back to school, and I studied my other world.
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It's a Badger Brawl PIPE...
they were once relentlessly persecuted for sport dug out and baited by dogs now they're protected by law
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River of Lava PIPE Benedict...
lava still flowing beneath it the advance is relentless and
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Ami Klin: A new way to...
there are those individuals who talk too much. There are those individuals that if you observe them in their school, you see them running the periphery fence all the school day if you let them, to those individuals who cannot stop coming to you and trying to engage you repeatedly, relentlessly, but often in an awkward fashion,
Video examples
The surprising key to...
I quickly began to realize that this is an industry that was defined by the relentless pursuit of the answer to what might be a fairly simple question what's the big idea now I quickly realize this kind of pursuit of big wasn't something unique to the world of advertising it was something that's incredibly pervasive
Video examples
Photography as...
to keep getting better every single day. I mean, it's like basketball, right? And I use this quote a little bit as a life hack, is "To be relentlessly curious, without fear of prejudice." And I think my curiosity is really brought out through photography. You know, how you can capture a really beautiful image
Video examples
Filming Birds of...
holy grail subject for wildlife cameramen these are famously difficult birds they're relentlessly hunted they're nervous they're in the crow family they're incredibly clever and yeah they were definitely going to be a challenge and i could already tell at that time planet earth was going to
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This is Sparta: Fierce...
through thirteen years of relentless, harsh, and often brutal training. The Spartans prized physical perfection above all else, and so the students spent a great deal of their time learning how to fight. To ensure resilience in battle, boys were encouraged to fight among themselves,
Video examples
Is life meaningless? And...
but Camus argues all of humanity is in the same position. And only when we accept the meaninglessness of our lives can we face the absurd with our heads held high. As Camus says, when the king chooses to begin his relentless task once more,
Video examples
The dirty secret of...
perfectly rational and relentlessly self-maximizing. But just ask yourselves, is it plausible that every single time for your entire life, when you did something nice for somebody else,
Video examples
How trees talk to each...
was astounding. It seemed that nothing could stop this relentless industrial machine. So I went back to school, and I studied my other world.
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It's a Badger Brawl PIPE...
they were once relentlessly persecuted for sport dug out and baited by dogs now they're protected by law
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River of Lava PIPE Benedict...
lava still flowing beneath it the advance is relentless and
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Wendy Kopp
American Public Servant
Our teachers are operating just as effective leaders in the business world do. They set a vision that most people think is crazy. They convince the kids why it's important to accomplish the goal. And they are totally relentless.
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Owen Jones
British Journalist
Restoring our shared humanity isn't easy, not least because powerful interests - from media outlets to politicians - relentlessly seek to undermine it. But it is the only hope for a troubled world.
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Jon Beason
American Athlete
I want people to perceive me as a guy who wants it. That I play the game with passion and desire. That I'm athletic, that I'm fast, and I'm relentless.
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Norah O'Donnell
American Journalist
You face challenges in your personal life and in your professional life. I continue to be relentlessly optimistic and not focus on the negative.
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Steve Garvey
American Athlete
You must be passionate, you must dedicate yourself, and you must be relentless in the pursuit of your goals. If you do, you will be successful.
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Lolly Adefope
There is something quite amusing about someone who is relentlessly positive and wants to be everyone's friend in a cynical world.
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Sarfaraz Ahmed
Pakistani Cricketer
When you were playing cricket non-stop without a break, relentlessly, then these breaks really help you.
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Kim Reynolds
American Politician
I will always be a relentless advocate for our farmers, producers, and our way of life.
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Willie Geist
American Journalist
If the relentless personal maintenance plan has taken over your life, give it a rest.
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Demi Moore
Actress
Certainly I'm passionate and driven and quite relentless when I want something.
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Wendy Kopp
American Public Servant
Our teachers are operating just as effective leaders in the business world do. They set a vision that most people think is crazy. They convince the kids why it's important to accomplish the goal. And they are totally relentless.
Quote examples
Owen Jones
British Journalist
Restoring our shared humanity isn't easy, not least because powerful interests - from media outlets to politicians - relentlessly seek to undermine it. But it is the only hope for a troubled world.
Quote examples
Jon Beason
American Athlete
I want people to perceive me as a guy who wants it. That I play the game with passion and desire. That I'm athletic, that I'm fast, and I'm relentless.
Quote examples
Norah O'Donnell
American Journalist
You face challenges in your personal life and in your professional life. I continue to be relentlessly optimistic and not focus on the negative.
Quote examples
Steve Garvey
American Athlete
You must be passionate, you must dedicate yourself, and you must be relentless in the pursuit of your goals. If you do, you will be successful.
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Lolly Adefope
There is something quite amusing about someone who is relentlessly positive and wants to be everyone's friend in a cynical world.
Quote examples
Sarfaraz Ahmed
Pakistani Cricketer
When you were playing cricket non-stop without a break, relentlessly, then these breaks really help you.
Quote examples
Kim Reynolds
American Politician
I will always be a relentless advocate for our farmers, producers, and our way of life.
Quote examples
Willie Geist
American Journalist
If the relentless personal maintenance plan has taken over your life, give it a rest.
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Demi Moore
Actress
Certainly I'm passionate and driven and quite relentless when I want something.
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