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relentless

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/rɪˈlɛnt.ləs/ · re-lent-less

Oppressively constant; incessant.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Oppressively constant; incessant.

بے حد مستقل؛ مسلسل.

بے رحم

be reham

Synonyms

persistentunyieldingunrelentingمصممپائیدارغیر متزلزل

Antonyms

yieldingmercifullenientرحم دلنرمدلسو

Common Collocations

  • relentless pursuit
  • relentless pressure
  • relentless determination

Example Sentences

Her relentless pursuit of excellence made her stand out in the competition.

اُس کی بے رحم محنت نے اُسے مقابلہ میں نمایاں کر دیا۔

Us ki be reham mehnat ne use muqabla mein numaayan kar diya.

The relentless rain caused flooding in several areas.

بے رحم بارش نے کئی علاقوں میں سیلابی صورتحال پیدا کردی۔

Be reham barish ne kai ilaqon mein selabi soorat-e-haal paida kar di.

He faced relentless criticism but remained resilient.

اُسے بے رحم تنقید کا سامنا تھا لیکن وہ مضبوط رہا۔

Use be reham tanqeed ka samna tha lekin woh mazboot raha.

Easily Confused With

relenting:Relenting refers to becoming less severe or yielding in attitude, whereas relentless means not picking up or softening.

Word Family

relent
verbنرم ہونا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'relentless' as 'not relaxing', as in always pushing forward without ease.

Visualize a marathon runner who does not stop despite exhaustion.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

مشکلوں کے سفر میں جو ثابت قدم رہے، ہر خوشبو کی آغوش میں وہاں رہنا ہے۔

Mushkiloon ke safar mein jo saabit qadam rahe, Har khushboo ki aaghosh mein wahan rehna hai.

In the journey of difficulties, those who remain steadfast, They will be embraced by every fragrance.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پھولوں کا باغ صبر سے ہی کھلتا ہے۔

Phoolon ka baagh sabr se hi khilta hai.

The garden of flowers blossoms only with patience.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "relentless" — not yielding; not softening in severity

First known use: 15th century

The word 'relentless' derives from the Middle English term 'relent,' which means to soften. The prefix 'less' indicates the absence of this quality.