incessant Definition
- 1continuing without pause or interruption
- 2ceaseless
Using incessant: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "incessant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The incessant rain made it impossible to go outside.
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The incessant chatter of the students was distracting.
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The dog's incessant barking kept the neighbors awake all night.
incessant Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for incessant
- unending
- continuous
- perpetual
- never-ending
- constant
Antonyms for incessant
Phrases with incessant
Example
The construction work outside my window is making an incessant noise.
Example
Her incessant talking made it difficult for me to concentrate on my work.
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The incessant rain caused flooding in many parts of the city.
Origins of incessant
from Latin 'incessant-', from the verb 'incessare', meaning 'to assail, to pursue without ceasing'
Summary: incessant in Brief
'Incessant' [ɪnˈsɛsənt] means continuing without pause or interruption, and is often used to describe something that is annoying or distracting. It can be applied to various contexts, such as weather, noise, or talking, as in 'The incessant rain made it impossible to go outside.' 'Incessant' is synonymous with 'unending,' 'never-ending,' and 'perpetual,' and antonyms include 'intermittent' and 'sporadic.'
