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Fortuitous circumstances constitute the moulds that shape the majority of human lives, and the hasty impress of an accident is too often regarded as the relentless decree of all ordaining fate.
Olympia Brown

Meaning of "relentless" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF RELENTLESS

relentless  [rɪˈlɛntlɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RELENTLESS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Relentless is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES RELENTLESS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of relentless in the English dictionary

The definition of relentless in the dictionary is implacable; inflexible; inexorable. Other definition of relentless is sustained; unremitting.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RELENTLESS


accentless
ˈæksəntlɪs
basementless
ˈbeɪsməntlɪs
contentless
ˈkɒntɛntlɪs
countless
ˈkaʊntlɪs
dauntless
ˈdɔːntlɪs
dintless
ˈdɪntlɪs
frontless
ˈfrʌntlɪs
garmentless
ˈɡɑːməntlɪs
plaintless
ˈpleɪntlɪs
plantless
ˈplɑːntlɪs
pointless
ˈpɔɪntlɪs
printless
ˈprɪntlɪs
saintless
ˈseɪntlɪs
scentless
ˈsentlɪs
servantless
ˈsɜːvəntlɪs
solventless
ˈsɒlvəntlɪs
stintless
ˈstɪntlɪs
taintless
ˈteɪntlɪs
ventless
ˈvɛntlɪs
wontless
ˈwəʊntlɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RELENTLESS

releasee
releasement
releaser
releasor
relegable
relegatable
relegate
relegation
relend
relent
relentlessly
relentlessness
relentment
Relenza
reletter
relevance
relevancy
relevant
relevantly
releve

WORDS THAT END LIKE RELENTLESS

bottomless
contactless
costless
creditless
crustless
doubtless
effortless
faultless
fruitless
heartless
heatless
limitless
meatless
restless
shirtless
shitless
spotless
tactless
textless
thoughtless
weightless

Synonyms and antonyms of relentless in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «RELENTLESS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «relentless» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of relentless

Translation of «relentless» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RELENTLESS

Find out the translation of relentless to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of relentless from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «relentless» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

毫不留情的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

implacable
570 millions of speakers

English

relentless
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अथक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

لا هوادة فيها
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

неустанное
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

implacável
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নিষ্করুণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

implacable
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tanpa henti
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

erbarmungslos
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

情け容赦なく続く
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

무자비한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ora gampang
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

không êm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இரக்கமற்ற
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अदम्य
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

acımasız
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

implacabile
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

nieugięty
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

невпинне
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

neobosit
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αμείλικτη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

meedoënlose
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

obevekliga
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

nådeløse
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of relentless

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RELENTLESS»

The term «relentless» is very widely used and occupies the 21.958 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RELENTLESS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about relentless

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10 QUOTES WITH «RELENTLESS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word relentless.
1
Andrea Anders
I've been dancing since I was 6 years old. That kind of relentless dedication and intensity is where I'm comfortable.
2
Michael Arndt
You never want your second act or the whole movie to just be this relentless march towards its goal. You want things to take the audience by surprise.
3
Jon Beason
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.
4
Halle Berry
There have been so many people who have said to me, 'You can't do that,' but I've had an innate belief that they were wrong. Be unwavering and relentless in your approach.
5
David Blaine
Whether you're shuffling a deck of cards or holding your breath, magic is pretty simple: It comes down to training, practice, and experimentation, followed up by ridiculous pursuit and relentless perseverance.
6
Beth Broderick
Bill Clinton was relentless, eloquent and truly charming.
7
Julie Brown
Be relentless and then you'll break through.
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Julie Brown
I've known lots of people that are talented and nothing happens. It's not about talent, it's relentless drive.
9
Olympia Brown
Fortuitous circumstances constitute the moulds that shape the majority of human lives, and the hasty impress of an accident is too often regarded as the relentless decree of all ordaining fate.
10
Ron Chernow
The mutual fund industry and small investors are very relentless and very unforgiving if people don't perform.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RELENTLESS»

Discover the use of relentless in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to relentless and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable
In “The Relentless 13,” he details the essential traits shared by the most intense competitors and achievers in sports, business, and all walks of life.
Tim S. Grover, 2013
2
Relentless: The Power You Need to Never Give Up
Using examples from the Bible and Scriptural quotations, the author discusses the need for perservance and vigilance in the face of unexpected obstacles and challenges.
John Bevere, 2012
3
Relentless: A Novel
BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Dean Koontz's The City.
Dean Koontz, 2009
4
Relentless: A Thriller
The #1 international bestseller.
Simon Kernick, 2012
5
Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable
That is relentless. For Kobe, there was no time to think or plan or decide. No time to wait for instructions or hesitate. There was only his instinctive drive to keep going, to stay strong, to never quit. Even with a devastating injury, he finished the  ...
Tim S. Grover, 2014
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Relentless: The Memoir
This electrifying rock-and-roll memoir of one of the world's greatest guitarists, who fused elements of classical music with the speed and volume of heavy metal, shares his personal story, from his arrival on the music scene in the early ...
Yngwie J. Malmsteen, 2013
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Relentless
When his wife is accused of murder after a dark secret from her past is unearthed, U.S. Marshal Lane Morgan must race against time to unmask the real killer and clear his wife's name.
Edward Gorman, 2003
8
Relentless
In the erotic universe created by hot new talent Lauren Dane, passion knows no rank.
Lauren Dane, 2009
9
Relentless
On the trail of a ruthless gang of outlaws, a Texas Ranger and a female bounty hunter clash as each tries to best the other and deny the attraction drawing them inexorably closer.
Bobbi Smith, 2010
10
Relentless (Dominion Trilogy Book #1)
In the space of a breath, what he thought was his life...shattered.
Robin Parrish, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RELENTLESS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term relentless is used in the context of the following news items.
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US Praises Kailash Satyarthi for Relentless Work for Children Rights
Washington: The United States today praised Nobel Peace Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi for "relentlessly working" for children's rights and keeping them in ... «NDTV, Jul 15»
2
Relentless party stage will be loud and proud at Leeds Festival
The Relentless Stage continues the party vibe as it has done in previous years, with music kicking off from 8pm every night going straight through until 3am. «Wakefield Express, Jul 15»
3
Leeds Festival Confirm Relentless Stage Line-Up
The Relentless Stage at Leeds Festival is back for 2015 – and it boasts a line-up featuring a headline DJ set from Modestep, plus many more acts. «Kerrang!, Jul 15»
4
WALLS OF JERICHO Asks Fans To Be 'Relentless'
The Relentless Detroit Foundation was created to raise money, awareness and support for local Michigan families with children diagnosed with life-threatening ... «BLABBERMOUTH.NET, Jul 15»
5
Bell 525 Relentless Makes First Flight
Bell Helicopter test pilots flew the new fly-by-wire 525 Relentless turbine twin for the first time yesterday at the company production center in Amarillo, Texas, ... «Flying Magazine, Jul 15»
6
The Relentless Pursuit of Happiness
The influence of the field of “happiness economics” is growing. Many corporations now employ “chief happiness officers,” and mood-tracking personal devices ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
7
Dodge a relentless killer and solve puzzles in Psycho Escape
Horror-genre “escape” games are almost a dime a dozen on the App Store, but there are some that are truly spellbinding, original, and unpredictably thrilling. «AppAdvice, Jun 15»
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Financier in harassment suit 'lasted 2 minutes' in bed
Benjamin Wey, 43, left 25-year-old Hanna Bouveng feeling “debased” after the encounter, which she claims she agreed to only after his “relentless” pressure. «New York Post, Jun 15»
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Bell Helicopter (TXT), Milestone Aviation Enter LOI Covering 20 Bell …
... a GE Capital Aviation Services company announced today plans to move forward with a letter of intent (LOI) to acquire 20 Bell 525 Relentless helicopters. «StreetInsider.com, Jun 15»
10
Flu season to be bad says expert
There's been a big jump in confirmed flu cases and this winter's flu season is expected to be "particularly relentless", the director of the national influenza ... «SBS, May 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Relentless [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/relentless>. Apr 2024 ».
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