re*lent"less*ly

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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Relentless \Re*lent"less\, a. Unmoved by appeals for sympathy or forgiveness; insensible to the distresses of others; destitute of tenderness; unrelenting; unyielding; unpitying; as, a prey to relentless despotism. [1913 Webster]

For this the avenging power employs his darts, . . . Thus will persist, relentless in his ire. --Dryden. [1913 Webster] -- Re*lent"less*ly, adv. -- Re*lent"less*ness, n. [1913 Webster]

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