ceaseless

adjective

cease·​less ˈsēs-ləs How to pronounce ceaseless (audio)
Synonyms of ceaselessnext
: continuing without cease : constant
ceaseless efforts
ceaselessly adverb
ceaselessness noun

Examples of ceaseless in a Sentence

her ceaseless efforts to build and improve the business there has been ceaseless rain for three days
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Given ceaseless volatility and disruption, leaders should focus first on improving coordination across existing systems before adding new ones. Mahesh Rajasekharan, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 Our ceaseless extraction of resources has destroyed ecosystems around the world, erasing boundaries between humans and wildlife, and increasing the opportunity for spillovers. Neil Vora, Time, 22 May 2026 So forget the ceaseless debate about the VAR system for a moment. Graham Scott, New York Times, 11 May 2026 But in between all of those opportunities to soak up knowledge, how does Donegan manage to keep up with her ceaseless schedule? Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ceaseless

Word History

First Known Use

1576, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ceaseless was in 1576

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“Ceaseless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ceaseless. Accessed 31 May. 2026.

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ceaseless

adjective
cease·​less ˈsēs-ləs How to pronounce ceaseless (audio)
ceaselessly adverb
ceaselessness noun

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