relentful
English
Etymology
relent + -ful
Adjective
relentful (comparative more relentful, superlative most relentful)
- hesitant, reluctant
- 1999 January 23, Dragon7x, “My worthless p133”, in 3dfx.products, Usenet:
- 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.
- merciful, forbearing
- 1598, George Chapman, Hero and Leander:
- Ye lisping Flatteries, and obsequious Glances/Relentful Musics, and attractive Dances,
- 2002 September 26, Nikhil Shah, “Nehra out, Ganguly wants Srinath back”, in rec.sport.cricket, Usenet:
- A captain usually laments about a players retirement but nevers persuades with such a relentful approach.
- 1996 November 1, Benoit Caron, “La question referendaire”, in soc.culture.quebec, Usenet:
- 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?