unrelenting

[/ʌnrɪˈlɛntɪŋ/]

adjective

implacável

1. Continuing without becoming less intense or severe; not letting up or easing

The unrelenting heat made it difficult to work outside.

O calor implacável tornou difícil trabalhar ao ar livre.

2. Showing no mercy or sympathy; harsh and strict

She had an unrelenting commitment to excellence.

Ela tinha um compromisso implacável com a excelência.

3. Persistent and unyielding in effort or attitude

His unrelenting pursuit of justice inspired many.

Sua perseguição implacável da justiça inspirou muitos.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

implacável

Most common usage across Brazil

Brazil

incansável

Alternative when emphasizing tireless/persistent nature

Portugal

implacável

Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Portugal

inexorável

More formal/literary alternative in European Portuguese

unrelenting pressure - pressão implacável

unrelenting pace - ritmo implacável

unrelenting demand - exigência implacável

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