What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unabating
Example
The storm continued unabating throughout the night. [unabating: adjective]
Example
The team's enthusiasm for the project remained unabating despite the challenges. [unabating: adjective]
unrelenting
Example
The unrelenting heat made it difficult to concentrate. [unrelenting: adjective]
Example
The protesters were unrelenting in their demands for change. [unrelenting: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unrelenting is more commonly used than unabating in everyday language, especially in informal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unabating and unrelenting?
Unabating may be considered more formal or literary than unrelenting, which is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.