Spell Bee Word: unrelenting

Basic Details

Word: Unrelenting

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Not giving up or becoming less severe; persistent.

Synonyms: Persistent, unyielding, relentless

Antonyms: Merciful, lenient, yielding

Idioms and Phrases

1. Unrelenting pressure: Continuous stress or demands without relief. Example: "The unrelenting pressure of exams made her feel anxious."
2. Unrelenting pursuit: A constant chase or effort to achieve something. Example: "His unrelenting pursuit of success inspired his friends."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The unrelenting rain ruined our picnic plans for the weekend.

Example 2: She showed unrelenting determination in finishing her project ahead of the deadline.

Example 3: The coach had an unrelenting focus on training the team to win the championship.

Fun Fact

The word "unrelenting" is derived from the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and "relenting," which comes from the Latin word "relentare," meaning “to soften.” So, when something is unrelenting, it means it does not soften or give in.

Famous Quote

"Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire with unrelenting desire for achievement." – Arnold H. Glasow

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "unrelenting" mean?

a) Becoming less severe
b) Not giving up
c) Being very soft
d) Changing frequently

Answer: b) Not giving up

2. Which of these is a synonym of "unrelenting"?

a) Lazy
b) Relentless
c) Weak
d) Gentle

Answer: b) Relentless

3. What is an antonym of "unrelenting"?

a) Strong
b) Merciful
c) Hard
d) Steadfast

Answer: b) Merciful

4. Which sentence uses "unrelenting" correctly?

a) The unrelenting sun hid behind the clouds.
b) He faced unrelenting challenges but never backed down.
c) The kitten was unrelenting in its attempt to catch the butterfly.
d) She enjoyed unrelenting music all day.

Answer: b) He faced unrelenting challenges but never backed down.

5. What does "unrelenting pressure" refer to?

a) Relaxation after an exam
b) Continuous stress without relief
c) A breaks during work
d) A quiet weekend

Answer: b) Continuous stress without relief