Relentlessness

Pronunciation: /rɪˈlɛntləsnəs/

Definitions of relentlessness

noun the quality or state of being relentless; unyielding or determined in purpose or effort

Example Sentences

A1 Her relentlessness in pursuing her dreams is truly inspiring.

A2 The team's relentlessness in the face of adversity paid off in the end.

B1 The relentlessness of the detective in solving the case was commendable.

B2 The company's relentlessness in expanding its market share led to its success.

C1 His relentlessness in pushing himself to achieve perfection is unmatched.

C2 The artist's relentlessness in creating groundbreaking work has earned them international acclaim.

Examples of relentlessness in a Sentence

formal The relentlessness of the team's pursuit of excellence is truly impressive.

informal Her relentlessness in chasing her dreams is inspiring to everyone around her.

slang I can't believe the relentlessness of that salesperson, they just won't take no for an answer.

figurative The relentlessness of time never stops, always moving forward without pause.

Grammatical Forms of relentlessness

• past tense: relentlessnessed
• plural: relentlessnesses
• comparative: more relentless
• superlative: most relentless
• present tense: relentlessnesses
• future tense: will relentlessness
• perfect tense: have relented
• continuous tense: is relentlessnessing
• singular: relentlessness
• positive degree: relentlessness
• infinitive: to relentlessness
• gerund: relentlessnessing
• participle: relentlessnessed

Origin and Evolution of relentlessness

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'relentlessness' originated from the Middle English word 'relenten' meaning to soften or melt, which came from the Old French word 'relentir'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'relentlessness' has evolved to convey a sense of persistent, unyielding determination or harshness, rather than just softening or melting.