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Fierce vs Relentless - What's the difference?

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Fierce is a related term of relentless.


As adjectives the difference between fierce and relentless

is that fierce is extremely violent, severe, ferocious or savage while relentless is unrelenting or unyielding in severity.

fierce

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Extremely violent, severe, ferocious or savage.
    • A fierce storm battered the coast.
  • Resolute or strenuously active.
    • We made a fierce attempt to escape.
  • Threatening in appearance or demeanor.
    • The lion gave a fierce roar.
  • (slang, Ireland, rural) very, excellent.
    • It was fierce cold.
    Q: "How was the party last night?" A: "Fierce !"
  • (slang, US) Of exceptional quality, exhibiting boldness or chutzpah.
    • Tyra said to strike a pose and make it fierce .

    Derived terms

    * something fierce

    Anagrams

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    relentless

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Unrelenting or unyielding in severity
  • Unremitting, steady and persistent

    • Derived terms

    * relentlessness