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incessant

adjectiveHigh-frequency wordMore I words

continuing without interruption; unceasing

Word origin: From Latin incessans, from cessare, to cease.

In a sentence

Incessant in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing incessant in a sentence.

The incessant dripping of the faucet kept her awake all night.

The incessant hum of the generator made concentration in the field station nearly impossible.

Synonyms
constantceaselessrelentlessperpetual
Antonyms
intermittentoccasional
Usage & nuance

Using “incessant” well

Incessant stresses continuation without any pause, often something wearing or unwelcome, which distinguishes it from the broken pattern of intermittent.

Common questions

Questions about “incessant

Incessant (adjective) means continuing without interruption; unceasing
Here is incessant used in an example sentence: "The incessant dripping of the faucet kept her awake all night." Another example: "The incessant hum of the generator made concentration in the field station nearly impossible."
Common synonyms for incessant include constant, ceaseless, relentless, perpetual.
Antonyms of incessant include intermittent, occasional.
Incessant clusters with constant, ceaseless, relentless, and perpetual. Its antonyms intermittent and occasional signal the contrast.
Yes. Incessant is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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