Unceasing Meaning
/əˈnsisɪŋ/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjcontinuous; continuing indefinitely without stopping
Sentence Examples
Beyond lay the sea, misty and purple, with its haunting, unceasing murmur.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ noise from the factory made it impossible for residents to sleep at night.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ noise from the nearby motorway was a constant source of annoyance for the residents of the village today.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English un- English ceasing English unceasing From un- + ceasing.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The unceasing fatigue of my daily walks to and from Clapham, with my various trudgings from one Doctor Humbug to another Doctor Whimsical, combined with the before-mentioned causes to affect my health."
— 1841, William Johnstoun N. Neale, The naval surgeon, page 136:
"To handle the unceasing traffic increase, immense sums of money are being expended in dealing with bottlenecks."
— 1962 December, “Beyond the Channel: Switzerland: Federal Railways' progress”, in Modern Railways, page 416:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ noise from the factory made it impossible for residents to sleep at night.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ noise from the nearby motorway was a constant source of annoyance for the residents of the village today.