unrelenting

• Qualifie quelque chose qui ne faiblit pas, qui ne s'arrête pas et ne devient pas moins intense ; peut aussi décrire une personne qui ne cède pas ou qui est impitoyable.

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.

   Inflexible, implacable

   • 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.

   Synonymesimplacableinexorablemercilessrelentlessunappeasableunforgiving

   Antonymesappeasableplacable

2. Harsh or severeC1formal

   Extremely strict, severe, or difficult to endure.

   Sévère, impitoyable

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

   Synonymesharshimplacableinexorablemercilesspitilessrelentlessremorselessseveresternunyielding

   Antonymescompassionategentlekindlenientmercifulmildtolerant

3. Never stopping or ceasingC1formal

   Continuous and without any pause or reduction in intensity.

   incessant, sans répit

   • 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.

   Synonymesconstantcontinuousincessantperpetualrelentlessunceasingunremitting

   Antonymesfitfulintermittentsporadic