Unending: meaning, definitions and examples
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unending
[ สnหษndษชล ]
continuous
Having no end or limit; never-ending; ceaseless.
Synonyms
endless, eternal, incessant, perpetual, uninterrupted.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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unending |
Use 'unending' when describing something that seems like it will never stop, often used to emphasize a sense of overwhelming or tiring persistence.
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endless |
Use 'endless' when referring to something that appears to have no limit or boundary, often in a more neutral or positive light.
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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.
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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.
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incessant |
Use 'incessant' when something is continuously occurring without pause, usually with a negative connotation indicating annoyance or discomfort.
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uninterrupted |
Use 'uninterrupted' to describe something that proceeds without any breaks or disturbances, often used in a positive or neutral context.
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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:
๐ต๐น incessante
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคจเคเคค
๐ฉ๐ช endlos
๐ฎ๐ฉ tak berujung
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตัะบัะฝัะตะฝะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ niekoลczฤ cy siฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ็ตใใใฎใชใ
๐ซ๐ท sans fin
๐ช๐ธ interminable
๐น๐ท sonsuz
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุง ููุงูุฉ ูู
๐จ๐ฟ nekoneฤnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ nekoneฤnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ๅฐฝ็
๐ธ๐ฎ neskonฤen
๐ฎ๐ธ endanlaus
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะบััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแกแแกแ แฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sonsuz
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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