incessant

adjective

in·ces·sant (ˌ)in-ˈse-sᵊnt How to pronounce incessant (audio)

: continuing or following without interruption : unceasing

Example Sentences

Much of the early motor development of the child depends on learning and refining such procedures, through play, imitation, trial and error, and incessant rehearsal.

Oliver Sacks, New Yorker, 24 Sept. 2007 Magna Carta also stipulated that the shire courts should meet as royal courts under the itinerant justices more often than twice a year—a change, convenient to the landed classes and their incessant civil actions, that was not implemented because of the cost to the Crown.

Norman F. Cantor, Imagining the Law, 1997 Whatever Stalin's ancestry, his biographers, Robert Tucker in particular, have concluded that his unfortunate childhood experiences, including incessant, murderous beatings by his drunken father, were probably what caused his pathological behaviour.

Amy Knight, Times Literary Supplement, 26 Apr. 1991 the incessant noise from an outside repair crew was a real distraction during the test

Recent Examples on the Web Every day--many times a day!--they receive a random but incessant stream of social media messages, emails, news updates, and, of course, photographs.

Vogue, 12 Sep. 2022 Yet on Ukraine's front lines, the fighting was incessant, especially in the eastern region of the Donbas, where much of the fighting has been centered as the war approaches the six-month mark.

Susie Blann, ajc, 12 Aug. 2022 On Thursday, shelling near the supply lines that run toward Lysychansk was incessant.

New York Times, 23 June 2022 As his performance has exponentially increased his market value as a potential free agent at season’s end, the Yankees and Judge are not burdened by incessant questions regarding his future in pinstripes.

Wayne G. Mcdonnell, Jr., Forbes, 13 June 2022 The soundtrack of the Celtics’ summer is incessant Kevin Durant trade rumors.

Christopher L. Gasper, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Aug. 2022 There’s a sense of peace in that line, a feeling of being true to oneself that puts one beyond the incessant barbs of our commentary-happy culture.

Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2022 My husband/ co-founder actually refers to me as his protector given my incessant focus on making sure that everyone is taken care of.

Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 14 Aug. 2022 Ali is also right that, more than ever, this is the time for the crypto community to put aside its incessant infighting and unite against the looming threat of censorship.

Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2022 See More

incessant

adjective

as in continuous

going on and on without any interruptions the incessant noise from an outside repair crew was a real distraction during the test

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

periodic
recurrent
intermittent
discontinuous
occasional
rhythmic
cyclic
seasonal
periodical
cyclical
alternate
serial
rhythmical
recurring
sporadic
spasmodic
noncontinuous
erratic
irregular
alternating
fitful
spotty
unsteady

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of incessant are constant, continual, continuous, perennial, and perpetual. While all these words mean "characterized by continued occurrence or recurrence," incessant implies ceaseless or uninterrupted activity.

annoyed by the incessant quarreling

In some situations, the words constant and incessant are roughly equivalent. However, constant implies uniform or persistent occurrence or recurrence.

lived in constant pain

The words continual and incessant are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, continual often implies a close prolonged succession or recurrence.

continual showers the whole weekend

Although the words continuous and incessant have much in common, continuous usually implies an uninterrupted flow or spatial extension.

football's oldest continuous rivalry

While the synonyms perennial and incessant are close in meaning, perennial implies enduring existence often through constant renewal.

a perennial source of controversy

The words perpetual and incessant can be used in similar contexts, but perpetual suggests unfailing repetition or lasting duration.

a land of perpetual snowfall

单词	incessant
释义	incessant adjective in·ces·sant (ˌ)in-ˈse-sᵊnt : continuing or following without interruption : unceasing Synonyms ceaseless continual continued continuing continuous nonstop perpetual running unbroken unceasing uninterrupted unremitting See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Much of the early motor development of the child depends on learning and refining such procedures, through play, imitation, trial and error, and incessant rehearsal. Oliver Sacks, New Yorker, 24 Sept. 2007 Magna Carta also stipulated that the shire courts should meet as royal courts under the itinerant justices more often than twice a year—a change, convenient to the landed classes and their incessant civil actions, that was not implemented because of the cost to the Crown. Norman F. Cantor, Imagining the Law, 1997 Whatever Stalin's ancestry, his biographers, Robert Tucker in particular, have concluded that his unfortunate childhood experiences, including incessant, murderous beatings by his drunken father, were probably what caused his pathological behaviour. Amy Knight, Times Literary Supplement, 26 Apr. 1991 the incessant noise from an outside repair crew was a real distraction during the test Recent Examples on the Web Every day--many times a day!--they receive a random but incessant stream of social media messages, emails, news updates, and, of course, photographs. Vogue, 12 Sep. 2022 Yet on Ukraine's front lines, the fighting was incessant, especially in the eastern region of the Donbas, where much of the fighting has been centered as the war approaches the six-month mark. Susie Blann, ajc, 12 Aug. 2022 On Thursday, shelling near the supply lines that run toward Lysychansk was incessant. New York Times, 23 June 2022 As his performance has exponentially increased his market value as a potential free agent at season’s end, the Yankees and Judge are not burdened by incessant questions regarding his future in pinstripes. Wayne G. Mcdonnell, Jr., Forbes, 13 June 2022 The soundtrack of the Celtics’ summer is incessant Kevin Durant trade rumors. Christopher L. Gasper, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Aug. 2022 There’s a sense of peace in that line, a feeling of being true to oneself that puts one beyond the incessant barbs of our commentary-happy culture. Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2022 My husband/ co-founder actually refers to me as his protector given my incessant focus on making sure that everyone is taken care of. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 14 Aug. 2022 Ali is also right that, more than ever, this is the time for the crypto community to put aside its incessant infighting and unite against the looming threat of censorship. Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English incessaunt, from Late Latin incessant-, incessans, from Latin in- + cessant-, cessans, present participle of cessare to delay — more at cease First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition incessant adjective in·ces·sant in-ˈse-sᵊnt : going on and on : not stopping or letting up incessant chatter incessant adjective as in continuous going on and on without any interruptions the incessant noise from an outside repair crew was a real distraction during the test Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance continuous continual continued continuing nonstop unceasing constant uninterrupted unremitting ceaseless perpetual running persistent unbroken unending endless interminable permanent enduring eternal steady lasting everlasting undying immortal unvarying unchanging deathless durable changeless indestructible stable imperishable dateless Antonyms & Near Antonyms periodic recurrent intermittent discontinuous occasional rhythmic cyclic seasonal periodical cyclical alternate serial rhythmical recurring sporadic spasmodic noncontinuous erratic irregular alternating fitful spotty unsteady See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of incessant are constant, continual, continuous, perennial, and perpetual. While all these words mean "characterized by continued occurrence or recurrence," incessant implies ceaseless or uninterrupted activity. annoyed by the incessant quarreling In some situations, the words constant and incessant are roughly equivalent. However, constant implies uniform or persistent occurrence or recurrence. lived in constant pain The words continual and incessant are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, continual often implies a close prolonged succession or recurrence. continual showers the whole weekend Although the words continuous and incessant have much in common, continuous usually implies an uninterrupted flow or spatial extension. football's oldest continuous rivalry While the synonyms perennial and incessant are close in meaning, perennial implies enduring existence often through constant renewal. a perennial source of controversy The words perpetual and incessant can be used in similar contexts, but perpetual suggests unfailing repetition or lasting duration. a land of perpetual snowfall
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incessant

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