unerbittlich

relentless; inexorable; merciless

English translations

  1. 01

    relentless

  2. 02

    implacable

  3. 03

    unyielding

Word details

German meaning
Nicht nachgebend, unbarmherzig.
English meaning
Relentless
Synonym
unbarmherzig, rigoros
German example
Die Zeit vergeht unerbittlich.
English example
Time passes relentlessly.
Comparative
unerbittlicherSuperlative: am unerbittlichsten

Example sentences with “unerbittlich”

  1. Die Sonne brannte unerbittlich auf uns herab. (The sun beat down on us relentlessly.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the root of 'unerbittlich'?

It comes from 'erbitten' (to ask for/request), meaning someone who cannot be moved by requests.