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单词 unbroken
释义

unbroken

adjective

un·​bro·​ken ˌən-ˈbrō-kən How to pronounce unbroken (audio)
: not broken: such as
a
: whole, intact
unbroken skin
b
: continuous
miles of unbroken forest
c
: not subdued : untamed
especially : not trained for service or use
unbroken colts
d
: not violated
e
: not plowed
f
: not disorganized
advanced in unbroken ranks

Synonyms

  • ceaseless
  • continual
  • continued
  • continuing
  • continuous
  • incessant
  • nonstop
  • perpetual
  • running
  • unceasing
  • uninterrupted
  • unremitting
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Example Sentences

an unbroken row of trees eight hours of unbroken sleep The band has had an unbroken string of hits. The Olympic record he set is still unbroken.
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

unbroken

adjective

un·​bro·​ken ˌən-ˈbrō-kən How to pronounce unbroken (audio)
1
: not damaged : whole
2
: not interrupted : continuous
unbroken sleep
3
: not tamed for use
an unbroken colt

Medical Definition

unbroken

adjective

un·​bro·​ken -ˈbrō-kən How to pronounce unbroken (audio)
: not broken
unbroken skin

unbroken

adjective

1
as in continuous
going on and on without any interruptions just mile after mile of unbroken woodland

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • continuous
  • continued
  • continual
  • uninterrupted
  • continuing
  • nonstop
  • incessant
  • unceasing
  • constant
  • perpetual
  • unremitting
  • running
  • ceaseless
  • persistent
  • unending
  • permanent
  • eternal
  • steady
  • lasting
  • endless
  • everlasting
  • enduring
  • interminable
  • deathless
  • unvarying
  • unchanging
  • immortal
  • undying
  • durable
  • indestructible
  • changeless
  • stable
  • imperishable
  • dateless

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • discontinuous
  • periodic
  • intermittent
  • recurrent
  • noncontinuous
  • rhythmic
  • alternate
  • periodical
  • cyclic
  • rhythmical
  • serial
  • seasonal
  • occasional
  • cyclical
  • sporadic
  • irregular
  • recurring
  • alternating
  • spasmodic
  • spotty
  • erratic
  • unsteady
  • fitful
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2
as in wild
living outdoors without taming or domestication by humans a young, unbroken horse

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • wild
  • feral
  • wilding
  • savage
  • untamed
  • undomesticated
  • unsubdued
  • uncontrolled
  • brutal
  • brute
  • undocile
  • bestial
  • untrained
  • barbarous
  • uncivilized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • broken
  • domestic
  • busted
  • domesticated
  • tame
  • controlled
  • subdued
  • docile
  • tamed
  • familiar
  • submissive
  • gentled
  • trained
  • civilized
  • semidomesticated
  • halterbroken
  • housebroken
  • socialized
  • semicivilized
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