unrelenting

• Beschreibt etwas, das ununterbrochen andauert und nicht nachlässt oder an Intensität verliert. Kann sich auch auf eine Person oder Haltung beziehen, die nicht nachgibt und sich nicht erweichen lässt.

Describes something that is continuous and does not stop or become less intense.

1. Incapable of being appeasedC1formal

   Not able to be calmed, satisfied, or moved by requests or pleas.

   Unversöhnlich

   • The judge was unrelenting in his decision, refusing to hear any appeals.
   • Her unrelenting anger made reconciliation impossible.
   • The creditor was unrelenting, demanding payment immediately.

   Synonymeimplacableinexorablemercilessrelentlessunappeasableunforgiving

   Antonymeappeasableplacable

2. Harsh or severeC1formal

   Extremely strict, severe, or difficult to endure.

   Unbarmherzig

   • The unrelenting winter storm caused widespread damage.
   • He faced unrelenting criticism from his peers.
   • The unrelenting heat of the desert made travel dangerous.

   Synonymeharshimplacableinexorablemercilesspitilessrelentlessremorselessseveresternunyielding

   Antonymecompassionategentlekindlenientmercifulmildtolerant

3. Never stopping or ceasingC1formal

   Continuous and without any pause or reduction in intensity.

   Unablässig

   • The unrelenting noise from the construction site kept everyone awake.
   • Her unrelenting pursuit of excellence earned her a promotion.
   • The rain was unrelenting, flooding the streets within hours.

   Synonymeconstantcontinuousincessantperpetualrelentlessunceasingunremitting

   Antonymefitfulintermittentsporadic