Ceaselessness: meaning, definitions and examples
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ceaselessness
[ ˈsiːsləsnəs ]
endless
The quality of never stopping or ending; perpetual or continuous existence.
Synonyms
endlessness, uninterruptedness.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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ceaselessness |
Describes an action or process that never stops and generally carries a positive or neutral connotation. Could be used in poetic or formal contexts.
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endlessness |
Often used to describe something that seems to have no end, can be either positive or negative depending on context. Common in both everyday speech and literary works.
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uninterruptedness |
Usually describes a state or process that continues without any breaks or pauses. Typically used in formal or technical contexts.
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Examples of usage
- The ceaselessness of the rain made the streets impassable.
- Her ceaselessness in pursuing her goals eventually paid off.
incessant
The state of being unceasing or unending; continuous and uninterrupted flow.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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ceaselessness |
Use to describe something that never ends or stops, often emphasizing the relentless or uninterrupted nature of the activity.
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perpetuity |
Use to talk about something intended to last forever or for an indefinitely long period, often used in legal or formal contexts.
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continuity |
Use to refer to the uninterrupted duration or flow of something, often implying a smooth and consistent progression over time.
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Examples of usage
- The ceaselessness of the noise coming from the construction site was unbearable.
- The ceaselessness of his complaints was starting to wear on everyone's nerves.
Translations
Translations of the word "ceaselessness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 incessância
🇮🇳 निरंतरता
🇩🇪 Unaufhörlichkeit
🇮🇩 ketidakberhentian
🇺🇦 безперервність
🇵🇱 nieustanność
🇯🇵 不変性
🇫🇷 incessance
🇪🇸 incesantez
🇹🇷 kesintisizlik
🇰🇷 끊임없음
🇸🇦 دوام
🇨🇿 nepřetržitost
🇸🇰 nepretržitosť
🇨🇳 无休止
🇸🇮 neprekinjenost
🇮🇸 óslit
🇰🇿 үздіксіздік
🇬🇪 უდგურება
🇦🇿 dayanıqlılıq
🇲🇽 incesantez
Etymology
The word 'ceaselessness' is formed from the noun 'cease,' meaning to bring or come to an end, and the suffix '-lessness,' which denotes the quality or state of being without something. The combination of these elements creates a word that describes the state of never stopping or ending, conveying a sense of perpetual or continuous existence. This term is often used to emphasize the relentless or uninterrupted nature of a particular situation or phenomenon, highlighting its enduring or unceasing character.
See also: cease, ceaseless, ceaselessly, deceased, unceasing, unceasingly.