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uninterruptedly

 

[ ˌʌnɪnˈrʌptɪdli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a continuous manner

Without interruption or break, continuously and without ceasing.

Synonyms

constantly, continuously, incessantly, unceasingly.

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Word Description / Examples
uninterruptedly

Used when something continues without any interruptions or breaks.

  • The live broadcast aired uninterruptedly
  • The traffic flowed uninterruptedly throughout the night
continuously

Used when something happens without stopping, often over an extended period of time. It can be used in both positive and neutral contexts.

  • The factory has been operating continuously for 50 years
  • She worked continuously on her project until it was finished
constantly

Used when something happens all the time or very frequently. It can sometimes carry a negative connotation, especially when referring to something annoying or problematic.

  • He is constantly checking his phone
  • It's constantly raining in this city during the winter
incessantly

Used when something goes on without a break and is often annoying or troublesome. It has a negative connotation.

  • The dog barked incessantly through the night
  • He complained incessantly about the service
unceasingly

Used when something does not stop or pause. It is formal and can describe both positive and negative occurrences.

  • The volunteers worked unceasingly to help the victims
  • The noise from the construction site continued unceasingly

Examples of usage

  • The music played uninterruptedly for hours on end.
  • She worked uninterruptedly until the project was completed.

Translations

Translations of the word "uninterruptedly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ininterruptamente

🇮🇳 अविरत रूप से

🇩🇪 ununterbrochen

🇮🇩 tanpa henti

🇺🇦 безперервно

🇵🇱 nieprzerwanie

🇯🇵 途切れなく (とぎれなく)

🇫🇷 sans interruption

🇪🇸 ininterrumpidamente

🇹🇷 kesintisiz

🇰🇷 끊임없이 (끊임없이)

🇸🇦 بدون انقطاع

🇨🇿 nepřetržitě

🇸🇰 nepretržite

🇨🇳 不间断地 (bù jiàn duàn de)

🇸🇮 neprekinjeno

🇮🇸 óslitið

🇰🇿 тоқтаусыз

🇬🇪 უმიზეზოდ

🇦🇿 fasiləsiz

🇲🇽 ininterrumpidamente

Etymology

The word 'uninterruptedly' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the word 'interrupted.' It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century during the period of increased industrialization and technological advancements. The concept of continuous and uninterrupted activities became more relevant, leading to the use and popularization of the term 'uninterruptedly' to describe such actions.

See also: interrupt, interrupted, interrupter, interrupting, interruption, interruptively, uninterrupted, uninterruptedness.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,761, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.