relentful

English

Etymology

relent +‎ -ful

Adjective

relentful (comparative more relentful, superlative most relentful)

1. hesitant, reluctant
   • 1999 January 23, Dragon7x, “My worthless p133”, in 3dfx.products‎^[1] (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.

2. 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^[2] (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^[3] (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?