Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

relentful

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: re-lent-ful
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

hesitant, reluctant

adj

merciful, forbearing

Example Sentences

"I'm kinda relentful to recommend a tnt or so, seeing as they are really cpu dependant, and i don't know the requirments on one."
"Ye lisping Flatteries, and obsequious Glances/Relentful Musics, and attractive Dances,"
"A captain usually laments about a players retirement but nevers persuades with such a relentful approach."
"Personally, I can't see why english Canada has always been so relentful towards Quebec. We are being told that we are a NECESSARY CONDITION FOR CANADA'S SURVIVAL, but what about francophones needs to assure their own survival in north america?"

Etymology

From relent + -ful.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: relent

Inflected Forms

more relentful (comparative) most relentful (superlative)

Derived Forms

relentfully

Synonyms

cautious disinclined loath pitful ruthful tolerant clement lenient merciable mercied merciful pitiful

Questions

What does relentful mean?: hesitant, reluctant
Where does relentful come from?: From relent + -ful.

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