Unremitting
/ˌʌnrɪˈmɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
Continuing without pause or relaxation; persistent.
/ˌʌnrɪˈmɪtɪŋ/
Not stopping or weakening; continuous.
The unremitting pressure of the job caused her to experience burnout.
💡 Simply: Imagine a really long, tiring race where you can't take a break. That's unremitting! It means something keeps going and going, with no rest.
👶 For kids: When something is unremitting, it means it doesn't stop. Like if it rains and rains and rains without stopping.
More Examples
Despite the unremitting efforts of the rescue team, they were unable to find any survivors.
The unremitting criticism from her peers affected her confidence.
How It's Used
"The unremitting rain lasted for days, causing floods."
"The soldiers faced unremitting gunfire."
"The patient suffered from unremitting pain."
Synonyms
Constant
Continuous
Incessant
Nonstop
Perpetual
Persistent
Relentless
Sustained
From Middle English 'unremitting,' meaning 'not slackening,' from 'un-' (not) + 'remitting,' from Latin 'remittere' (to send back, release, relax).
Used since the 17th century, often in reference to suffering, labor, and unfavorable conditions. Commonly found in religious and philosophical texts.
Memory tip
Think of the opposite of "remit" (to send back or relax). Unremitting is the opposite - it doesn't send back or stop.
Practice
Word Origin
Prefix: un- (not)