relentful

comparative more relentful · superlative most relentful

1. hesitant, reluctant

   I'm kinda relentful to recommend a tnt or so, seeing as they are really cpu dependant, and i don't know the requirments^([sic]) on one.

   1999 January 23, Dragon7x, “My worthless p133”, in 3dfx.products (Usenet)

   Synonyms: cautious, disinclined, loath

2. merciful, forbearing

   Ye lisping Flatteries, and obsequious Glances/Relentful Musics, and attractive Dances, […]

   1598, George Chapman, Hero and Leander

   2 more examples

   A captain usually laments about a players retirement but nevers persuades with such a relentful approach.

   2002 September 26, Nikhil Shah, “Nehra out, Ganguly wants Srinath back”, in rec.sport.cricket (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?

   1996 November 1, Benoit Caron, “La question referendaire”, in soc.culture.quebec (Usenet)

   Synonyms: pitful, ruthful, tolerant, clement, lenient, merciable, mercied, merciful