Agency Dictionary
Tirelessly
adverbPronunciation: /ˈtaɪə.ləs.li/
In Portuguese: Incansavelmente
Psychology & MindWhat does “Tirelessly” mean?
In an energetic, relentless, and determined manner that shows no loss of enthusiasm or willingness to stop.
Etymology
From tireless plus the adverbial suffix -ly; tireless is formed from tire (from Old English tēorian, 'to fail, to become exhausted') plus -less. The adverb names the manner of acting with no sign of fatigue or diminishing energy.
Usage note
Tirelessly is used mostly in positive contexts, to commend sustained effort, and is frequent with verbs such as work, campaign and fight.
Synonyms
- relentlessly
- indefatigably
- ceaselessly
- persistently
Word family
- tire
- tireless
- tiresome
Usage examples
It’s serious stuff learned by studying and working not only tirelessly but also passionately these last 10 years, which is when I first got into the market.
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