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relentlessly

relentlessly

51 4.9
Continuing without stopping in a strong, determined way
  • adverb
  • /rɪˈlɛntləsli/
: incansablemente
  • She pursued her goals relentlessly, never allowing setbacks to discourage her.
  • relentlessly pursue
  • relentlessly work
  • relentlessly fight

So they work on those basic skill sets relentlessly every single day.

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Examples

  • I dug relentlessly for the truth and found out!

  • And we're going to deploy that knowledge relentlessly every day.

  • And she does that relentlessly through social media.

  • And yet relentlessly we go forward.

  • So they work on those basic skill sets relentlessly every single day.

  • His website says Conservatives must be relentlessly positive.

  • He works relentlessly and he sets that standard for the rest of the team.

  • Our core values are to drive change, exceed expectations and be relentlessly disciplined.

  • He said we will relentlessly pursue perfection.

  • Slowly but relentlessly, Carthage was forced back across Sicily.

Synonyms

constantly
vsrelentlessly
740 1.0

Very often or all the time without stopping

conveys severe harshness and intensity not just frequent occurrence
continually
vsrelentlessly
143 2.9

Happening again and again over time, often with short breaks

implies continuous high severity without breaks rather than frequent repetition
steadily
vsrelentlessly
113 2.1

In a regular way without stopping

adds forceful severity and determined pressure rather than calm regularity
continuously
vsrelentlessly
92 2.3

Happens without stopping or pausing

adds an aggressive never less intense quality rather than basic continuity
day after day
vsrelentlessly
  • Informal
81 2.2

Happens again and again for many days in a row

adds intense unceasing severity and determination rather than boring repetition
endlessly
vsrelentlessly
72 2.3

Without stopping for a very long time

carries strong unchanging severity rather than only endless time
nonstop
vsrelentlessly
43 1.5

Without stopping during a journey

conveys very strong force and severity rather than mere continuous operation
perpetually
vsrelentlessly
30 4.8

Happening all the time without stopping

adds aggressive unceasing severity and determination rather than simple permanence
tirelessly
vsrelentlessly
25 3.5

In a way that shows steady energy and does not slow down

implies stern unceasing pressure and severity rather than only lack of fatigue
incessantly
vsrelentlessly
21 6.3

In a way that continues without stopping for a long time

adds high pressure and severity rather than only nonstop action
steadfastly
vsrelentlessly
14 5.8

Firmly and without changing their mind

adds continuous severe pressure and intensity rather than calm firmness
inexorably
vsrelentlessly
  • Formal
14 8.3

In a way that cannot be stopped or changed

focuses on not weakening or becoming less severe rather than inevitability
resolutely
vsrelentlessly
13 4.4

In a firm and determined way without changing your mind

also implies harsh constant intensity and severity beyond mere determination
persistently
vsrelentlessly
11 3.8

In a determined way that keeps going despite problems

emphasizes unceasing intensity and severity rather than endurance through hardship
to the bitter end
vsrelentlessly
  • Informal
10 5.5

Keep doing something until it is completely finished, even when it is very hard

emphasizes strong pressure and constant severity rather than simply finishing
doggedly
vsrelentlessly
7 6.7

In a way that shows strong determination and keeps trying without giving up

expresses severe harshness and intensity rather than just stubborn resolve
perennially
vsrelentlessly
6 5.4

Happens every year or for a long time

stresses unyielding harshness and steady intensity rather than regular recurrence
insistently
vsrelentlessly
5 3.7

To say or do something in a strong, repeated way that does not stop

adds continuous harsh intensity and refusal to stop rather than repeated force
unrelentingly
vsrelentlessly
2 7.5

Continuing very strongly and not becoming less

emphasizes continual action and firm determination rather than intensity
interminably
vsrelentlessly
2 7.6

In a way that goes on for a very long time with no end in sight

includes harsh constant intensity rather than merely long boring duration
unceasingly
vsrelentlessly
2 6.6

In a way that does not stop

stresses ongoing force and harshness rather than mere continuous occurrence
unwaveringly
vsrelentlessly
2 7.0

Shows firm determination that does not change

adds continuous harsh pressure and intensity rather than calm firmness
unremittingly
vsrelentlessly
1 8.0

Continuing without stopping or getting weaker

adds determined never ending pressure and severe harshness rather than mere continuity
unendingly
vsrelentlessly
1 5.8

Without stopping for a long time

adds very strong force and intensity rather than simply endless duration
indefatigably
vsrelentlessly
  • Formal
1 8.5

Without getting tired and not giving up

adds severe harshness and intensity rather than only tireless effort
unflaggingly
vsrelentlessly
1 7.2

In a way that keeps working without getting tired

focuses more on strong harshness and intensity rather than sustained zeal

Antonyms

324 1.0

To do something with little force to avoid hurting or making noise

35 1.0

In a gentle, light way using little force

How Persistent

relentlessly
51 4.9
incessantly
21 6.3
persistently
11 3.8
steadily
113 2.1
occasionally
407 2.0

Surface Forms

relentlessly positive
relentlesslyer comparative
relentlesslyest superlative

Morphology

relentlessly = relentless (transparent) = relent + less + ly

Formed by clear adjective-to-adverb derivation from 'relentless' + '-ly', a standard and predictable change.

Etymology

The word relentlessly comes from the verb relent, which means 'to soften' or 'become less harsh', plus the ending -less meaning 'without' and -ly which makes it an adverb. So, like endless with -less, relentlessly means doing something 'without softening', not stopping or becoming less strong.