Unending: meaning, definitions and examples

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unending

 

[ สŒnหˆษ›ndษชล‹ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

continuous

Having no end or limit; never-ending; ceaseless.

Synonyms

endless, eternal, incessant, perpetual, uninterrupted.

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Word Description / Examples
unending

Use 'unending' when describing something that seems like it will never stop, often used to emphasize a sense of overwhelming or tiring persistence.

  • The unending traffic jam made me late for work.
  • Her unending complaints made the meeting unbearable.
endless

Use 'endless' when referring to something that appears to have no limit or boundary, often in a more neutral or positive light.

  • We walked along the endless beach.
  • He has an endless list of stories to share.
perpetual

Use 'perpetual' when describing something that is continuous and seemingly never-ending, often in formal writing or when speaking about natural or ongoing cycles.

  • The planet is in a state of perpetual motion.
  • He lived in perpetual fear of losing his job.
eternal

Use 'eternal' in situations where you want to imply that something lasts forever, often in a grand, infinite, or timeless sense, typically used formally or poetically.

  • They promised eternal love to each other.
  • The stars twinkled in the eternal night sky.
incessant

Use 'incessant' when something is continuously occurring without pause, usually with a negative connotation indicating annoyance or discomfort.

  • The incessant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.
  • Their incessant arguments were a strain on their relationship.
uninterrupted

Use 'uninterrupted' to describe something that proceeds without any breaks or disturbances, often used in a positive or neutral context.

  • They enjoyed an uninterrupted view of the mountains.
  • The lecture continued uninterrupted for two hours.

Examples of usage

  • The unending rain caused flooding in the area.
  • They worked tirelessly on the unending project.
  • The unending support from her family gave her strength.
  • The unending love between the couple was evident to all.
  • The unending cycle of violence needed to be stopped.

Translations

Translations of the word "unending" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น incessante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเค‚เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช endlos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tak berujung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตัะบั–ะฝั‡ะตะฝะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niekoล„czฤ…cy siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ต‚ใ‚ใ‚Šใฎใชใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sans fin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ interminable

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sonsuz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋์—†๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุง ู†ู‡ุงูŠุฉ ู„ู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nekoneฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nekoneฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ— ๅฐฝ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neskonฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ endanlaus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะตะบัั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒกแƒแƒกแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sonsuz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ interminable

Etymology

The word 'unending' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'ending,' which comes from the Old English word 'endian' meaning 'to finish' or 'to come to an end.' The concept of something being unending has been a common theme in literature and art, reflecting the human experience of facing challenges and obstacles that seem to have no resolution.

See also: end, endeavor, endemic, ending, endless, endlessly, endpoint.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,918, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.