Unceasingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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unceasingly

 

[ ʌnˈsiːsɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

indefinite duration

In a continuous and uninterrupted manner; without stopping or ceasing.

Synonyms

constantly, continuously, incessantly.

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Word Description / Examples
unceasingly

Similar to 'unceasingly,' it describes actions or events that do not stop or pause. It emphasizes the persistence or determination behind something.

  • She has been speaking unceasingly about her plans to travel.
  • The musicians played unceasingly for hours.
continuously

Best used when referring to something that occurs without any breaks or interruptions over a period of time.

  • The river flows continuously through the valley.
  • The heater runs continuously during the winter months.
incessantly

Often carries a negative connotation, used to describe something that is annoying, irritating, or overly repetitive.

  • The dog barked incessantly all night.
  • He complained incessantly about the bad weather.
constantly

Used to describe something that happens frequently or regularly, often suggesting a sense of routine or ongoing occurrence.

  • He constantly checks his phone for new messages.
  • The machine needs to be constantly monitored.

Examples of usage

  • The rain fell unceasingly throughout the night.
  • She worked unceasingly to achieve her goals.
  • The clock ticked unceasingly in the background.

Translations

Translations of the word "unceasingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incessantemente

🇮🇳 निरंतर

🇩🇪 unaufhörlich

🇮🇩 tanpa henti

🇺🇦 безперервно

🇵🇱 nieustannie

🇯🇵 絶え間なく (taemanaku)

🇫🇷 sans cesse

🇪🇸 sin cesar

🇹🇷 durmaksızın

🇰🇷 끊임없이 (kkeun-imosi)

🇸🇦 بلا انقطاع (bila inqita')

🇨🇿 neustále

🇸🇰 neustále

🇨🇳 不断地 (bùduàn de)

🇸🇮 neprestano

🇮🇸 stöðugt

🇰🇿 тоқтаусыз

🇬🇪 უწყვეტლად (uts'q'etlad)

🇦🇿 dayanmadan

🇲🇽 sin cesar

Etymology

The word 'unceasingly' is derived from the verb 'cease', which comes from the Old French word 'cesser', ultimately from the Latin 'cessare' meaning 'to delay, hesitate, cease'. The prefix 'un-' is added to 'ceasing' to indicate the negation of stopping or pausing. The adverb 'unceasingly' has been used in English since the 16th century to describe actions or processes that continue without interruption.

See also: cease, ceaseless, ceaselessly, ceaselessness, deceased, unceasing.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,909, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.