untiring
/ n'tai ri /
Definition
- Adjective:
- Showing or characterized by consistent, persistent effort and energy; not becoming weary or ceasing in activity. Describes someone or something that continues with great diligence and perseverance without showing signs of fatigue.
Usage
- The adjective "untiring" is used to describe a person's effort, energy, or dedication, or the nature of an activity itself. It emphasizes sustained, relentless action.
- It is typically used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb like or ).
- It has a formal and commendatory tone, often used in contexts of praise.
Examples
- Attributive use:
- She is an untiring advocate for human rights.
- His untiring efforts finally led to the project's success.
- Predicative use:
- Her commitment to the cause was untiring.
- The volunteers' work was untiring throughout the crisis.
Advanced Usage
- "Untiring in one's pursuit/efforts/devotion": This structure highlights the specific area of relentless activity.
- He was untiring in his pursuit of the truth.
- They were untiring in their devotion to their community.
Variants and Related Words
- Untiringly (adverb): In a manner that does not tire; persistently.
- He worked untiringly to meet the deadline.
- Tireless (adjective): A very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "untiring."
- a tireless worker
Synonyms
- Indefatigable: Persisting tirelessly. (More formal)
- Unflagging: Not losing vigor or enthusiasm.
- Unwearying: Not causing or experiencing weariness.
- Persevering: Continuing in a course of action despite difficulty.
- Dogged: Having or showing tenacity and grim persistence.
Antonyms
- Weary
- Fatigued
- Lethargic
- Inconstant
Idioms and Phrases
- While "untiring" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, it is used in phrases that emphasize constant effort:
- "An untiring spirit": Refers to a person's indefatigable nature.
- Despite setbacks, she maintained an untiring spirit.
Adjective
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characterized by hard work and perseverance
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